If you’re considering abortion, getting an ultrasound might not seem like a priority, but it’s one of the most important steps you can take to protect your health and make an informed decision.
Schedule your free appointment at Relate Care Clinic in Grand Forks, ND, for a free and confidential ultrasound to get the clarity you need about your pregnancy before moving forward.
Get the Details You Need to Know
An ultrasound uses sound waves to generate images of your developing pregnancy. It’s a simple scan that gives a medical professional an inside look to reveal essential details you need to know, no matter what option you’re leaning toward.
Here are three details an ultrasound can provide:
1. Gestational Age (How Far Along You Are)
You might estimate how long you’ve been pregnant with a cycle-tracking app or calendar, but only an ultrasound can accurately measure your gestational age.
This information matters because available abortion options depend on how far along you are. The abortion pill, for example, is only FDA-approved through 10 weeks of pregnancy. Taking it after that point increases the risk of complications like an incomplete abortion or the need for a surgical procedure.
Also, if you’re thinking about parenting or adoption, an ultrasound will estimate your due date.
2. Location of the Pregnancy
Most pregnancies develop inside the uterus, but sometimes they attach to another location, such as a fallopian tube. About 1 in 50 pregnancies is ectopic, meaning the embryo implants outside the uterus, usually in a fallopian tube. Ectopic pregnancies are medical emergencies and cannot be treated with an abortion procedure.
An ultrasound is the only way to confirm the pregnancy’s location, so you can seek timely medical care if needed.
3. Presence of a Heartbeat
An ultrasound checks whether the pregnancy is progressing with a heartbeat. An estimated 10-20% of known pregnancies end in miscarriage. Even if you receive a positive pregnancy test, your pregnancy could have still ended.
An ultrasound can show whether the pregnancy is progressing with a heartbeat. If there’s a potential miscarriage, you’ll want to visit a healthcare provider to see if you require treatment.
Take Your First Step at Relate Care Clinic
Accurate medical information can protect your health regardless of your pregnancy choice. Take your first step by visiting Relate Care Clinic for a free appointment.
We can provide a clear picture of what’s going on with your pregnancy so you can confidently move forward.
All health and abortion information is accurate at the time of writing.
