Before making a life-altering choice about your pregnancy, such as taking the abortion pill, it is crucial to prioritize your physical safety. If you are weighing this choice, we want to offer you the clearest possible picture of your health and pregnancy. At Hope Pregnancy Center, we believe that the most important first step before making any decision is having an ultrasound.
Taking time for an ultrasound is not about judgment; it is about gathering vital medical information essential for your safety and well-being. This simple, non-invasive scan provides immediate answers to three crucial questions before taking any medication. Your safety and the health of your pregnancy matters, and we are here to provide you with the medical facts you deserve.
Schedule an appointment today to learn more about our free, confidential pregnancy testing and limited ultrasound services.
Confirming Gestational Age
The first crucial piece of information provided by a prenatal ultrasound is the gestational age of your pregnancy, which is essential for determining your medical options. Because the medical protocol for abortion using medication is typically restricted to 10 weeks of gestation, exceeding that limit increases the chances of emergency care. Getting an ultrasound ensures any decision you make is based on accurate facts.
Ensuring a Viable Pregnancy
It is estimated that up to 20% of pregnancies end in natural miscarriage, often before a woman is even certain she is pregnant. An ultrasound can immediately reveal if a natural miscarriage is already in process by checking for a fetal heartbeat.
- If a heartbeat is detected: The pregnancy is viable, and you have confirmation of a living baby, allowing you to make your choice with full knowledge of the facts.
- If no heartbeat is detected: If the embryo is not developing as expected, taking the abortion pill would be unnecessary, as the pregnancy will naturally end on its own.
Location of the Pregnancy
The third and arguably most critical reason for an ultrasound is to determine the exact location of the pregnancy.
A healthy pregnancy implants within the uterus. However, an estimated 1 in 50 pregnancies is ectopic, meaning the embryo has implanted outside the uterus, most commonly in the fallopian tube.
The abortion pill cannot treat an ectopic pregnancy. In fact, it can put your health and fertility at risk. The ultrasound is the only way to confirm that the pregnancy is safely located in your uterus, to be fully aware of your current medical safety status.
Supporting Informed Decisions
At Hope Pregnancy Center, we are here to support you without judgment. We provide these services, the pregnancy test and the limited obstetric ultrasound at no cost. Knowing these facts empowers you to make a safe and informed decision for yourself and your baby.
Your health and safety come first. Schedule your free, confidential ultrasound at Hope Pregnancy Center today.