If you are considering abortion, scheduling an ultrasound may feel like one extra step. You already know you are pregnant, so why add another appointment?
Ultrasound scans give you information that directly affects your health, your safety, and the choices actually available to you.
An ultrasound is a scan that uses sound waves to create a clear image of your uterus and the pregnancy inside it.
The procedure takes only a few minutes, but the facts it reveals can change the path forward.
Women’s Resource Center of Hancock County provides limited obstetric ultrasound scans at no cost to you to help you get the important details you need about your pregnancy. Schedule an initial pregnancy test appointment today to see if you qualify.
1. Confirms the Gestational Age of Your Pregnancy
Most women estimate their gestational age based on the first day of their last period.
That estimate can easily be off by a week or more, and those extra days matter.
According to the FDA, the abortion pill is only approved for use through the first 10 weeks of pregnancy.
An ultrasound gives you an accurate measurement, so you know with certainty which options apply to your situation.
2. Confirms if the Pregnancy Is Viable
A positive pregnancy test confirms the presence of the pregnancy hormone, but it cannot tell you whether the pregnancy is still actively growing.
The Mayo Clinic reports that between 10 and 20 percent of known pregnancies end in miscarriage, with most occurring during the first trimester.
An ultrasound checks for pregnancy viability and shows whether the pregnancy is progressing.
If a miscarriage has already happened or is in progress, an elective abortion would not be applicable for this scenario, and a medical provider can help guide you through the right next steps.
3. Confirms the Location of Your Pregnancy
A healthy pregnancy develops inside the uterus. In rare cases, a fertilized egg implants somewhere else, most often in a fallopian tube.
This condition is called an ectopic pregnancy, and it is a serious medical emergency.
For the sake of your safety, ectopic pregnancies must be treated right away to prevent them from becoming dangerous to your health or even life-threatening.
An ultrasound is the only way to confirm that your pregnancy is located in the right place before you take any next step.
Schedule a Free Ultrasound in Findlay
At Women’s Resource Center of Hancock County, we believe you deserve clear answers and compassionate support while you are sorting through a pregnancy decision.
We offer free, confidential pregnancy testing, limited obstetric ultrasounds, and caring consultations at no cost to you.
Our team is here to answer your questions and give you the facts you need to make an informed choice.
You do not have to face this alone. Contact us today to schedule your free, confidential appointment.
Women’s Resource Center of Hancock County does not provide or refer for abortions.
All abortion information sourced in this blog is based on accurate information at the time of writing.