Abortion is a serious decision. If you are considering this option for your unexpected pregnancy, know that your health and safety are the priority. 

Choices of the Heart offers no-cost options information, pregnancy confirmation services, and more. We’re here for you. Continue reading to learn what you need to know before making a decision. 

Confirm Your Pregnancy

A positive test alone doesn’t mean you’re pregnant. Receiving an ultrasound is the best way to confirm your pregnancy. 

We offer limited ultrasounds that provide the following information:

• Viability: Is your pregnancy developing? As many as 26% of all pregnancies end in miscarriage, which may require treatment to prevent complications.
• Gestational age: How far along are you? Knowing this information helps clarify your options. For example, medical abortion is only FDA-approved through 10 weeks gestation. 
• Location: Is your pregnancy located in the uterus? Some women experience ectopic pregnancies, which occur when the fertilized egg implants outside the uterus (such as in a fallopian tube or the cervix). This is a medical emergency that requires immediate treatment.

An ultrasound is vital to protecting your well-being and is an essential step in the decision-making process.

Speak to Your Medical Provider

Abortion procedures have risks and side effects. For example, medical abortion drugs cause cramping and bleeding, and they also pose risks like infection and digestive issues. 

Medical abortion procedures aren’t an option if you’re too far along in your pregnancy, are allergic to the drugs, can’t access emergency care, have certain medical conditions (like bleeding disorders or severe kidney disease), and more.

Surgical abortion is also associated with health risks, including cervical damage and uterine perforation (the latter happens with a surgical tool accidentally pokes a hole in the uterus).

Discussing your health with your medical provider is critical. They can review your history and address specific concerns.

Review Your Options

This decision is yours alone to make. Feeling unsure about your options? Looking for a safe, confidential space to learn more? We’re here for you.

We’ll discuss the risks and side effects of abortion so you can make an informed decision. Additionally, we’ll provide information on parenting and adoption and explain the resources available for each.

Choices of the Heart never pressures you to make a specific pregnancy decision. As an educational resource, we provide trustworthy information about all your options.

We’re Here For You

No-cost, confidential services are within reach. You always have a place at Choices of the Heart, and our team is looking forward to meeting you.

Make an appointment today to learn more. 

Choices of the Heart does not provide or refer for abortions.

All abortion information sourced in this blog is based on accurate information at the time of writing.