When considering an abortion, having accurate and detailed information about your pregnancy is crucial. An ultrasound provides essential insights that can protect your health and open up your options.
When you make an appointment with Pregnancy Options, you can get a limited, no-cost ultrasound. Contact us to make yours today.
By obtaining key details through an ultrasound, you can make a more informed and safe decision about your next steps.
What Is An Ultrasound?
An ultrasound uses sound waves to create images of the inside of your body. An ultrasound is important during pregnancy because it helps see the developing pregnancy and check its progress.
It can show if it’s progressing, determine how far along the pregnancy is, and ensure it is in the right place in the uterus. This information is crucial for making informed decisions about your pregnancy and ensuring your health.
The Importance of Ultrasound
An ultrasound gives you these critical details about your pregnancy:
Your Gestational Age
An ultrasound will accurately date your pregnancy. This is called the gestational age and tells you how far along you are.
Knowing this detail is especially important if you’re considering abortion because the abortion pill is only FDA-approved through ten weeks gestation. After that, you would have to consider other options.
Your Pregnancy Location
In a typical pregnancy, the embryo attaches itself to the lining of the uterus. However, in rare cases, it can implant outside of the uterus, most commonly in the fallopian tubes. This is called an ectopic pregnancy.
An ectopic pregnancy cannot safely develop outside of the uterus, and it is a condition that requires immediate medical attention as it can be life-threatening. An ultrasound will help determine the location of your pregnancy to ensure safety.
Your Viability
Checking your viability means checking whether the pregnancy is progressing. As many as 26% of all pregnancies develop into miscarriage.
Getting an ultrasound will help check the viability of your pregnancy. If you’ve miscarried, abortion wouldn’t be the proper procedure to correct your situation.
Protect Your Health
Having an ultrasound before an abortion is more than just getting some information; it’s your first step to protecting your health when it comes to your pregnancy.
You can access a limited ultrasound and other no-cost pregnancy services by visiting Pregnancy Options.
Prioritize your health by making a confidential appointment today.