24 Jul Why Does an Ultrasound Matter if I’m Considering Abortion?
Even if you don’t wish to continue your pregnancy, you still need an ultrasound. This scan confirms your pregnancy, protects your health, and helps you identify your next steps.
Making a pregnancy decision can be challenging, which is why you need the facts to make an informed choice. Lighthouse Pregnancy Resource Center is here to help.
Schedule a no-cost, confidential appointment today to get started. In the meantime, keep reading to learn about the benefits of an ultrasound.
What is an Ultrasound?
An ultrasound is a diagnostic tool that creates images of your body’s internal structures. These images allow a medical provider to diagnose certain health conditions and monitor any issues.
This scan uses a transducer, which is a small device that emits soundwaves. These soundwaves produce images on a screen.
Ultrasound monitors your reproductive organs and the developing pregnancy. If you’re considering abortion, you should still have one to safeguard your well-being.
Why Do I Need One?
Ultrasounds are beneficial regardless of whether you’re planning to continue the pregnancy. Here’s why.
1. Ultrasound confirms your pregnancy is growing.
You shouldn’t make a decision without first confirming you are indeed pregnant. An ultrasound confirms your pregnancy is viable, which means it is progressing and there is a heartbeat.
As many as 26% of all pregnancies end in miscarriage. A miscarriage may require monitoring or treatment, which is not the same as an elective abortion.
2. Ultrasound tells you how far along you are.
Knowing the pregnancy’s gestational age is crucial. Knowing how far along you are can give you a better idea of when conception occurred and clarify your options.
For example, medical abortion is only FDA-approved through 10 weeks’ gestation. You should not take abortion drugs without confirming your gestational age.
3. Ultrasound can alert you to medical conditions that require treatment.
An ultrasound can confirm whether your pregnancy is located in the uterus. Sometimes, a woman experiences an ectopic pregnancy, which occurs when the fertilized egg implants in a location other than the uterus (such as a fallopian tube or the cervix).
You’ll still receive a positive pregnancy test result if you have an ectopic pregnancy. You may also have common symptoms like nausea or a missed period. However, this condition is very dangerous, and the pregnancy cannot survive.
If an ultrasound detects an ectopic pregnancy, you will need treatment to prevent life-threatening complications.
You Deserve to Protect Your Health
Lighthouse Pregnancy Resource Center provides no-cost, confidential ultrasounds with a positive pregnancy test. This scan will provide key information and a clearer picture of your options.
We do not provide or refer for abortions. However, we’ll give you factual information on this option, as well as others, including adoption and parenting.
Your health is the priority. Make a no-cost, confidential appointment today to confirm your pregnancy and determine your next steps.