If you’re considering abortion, you may have questions about what comes next and what you should know before making a decision. 

An ultrasound can give you a clearer picture of your pregnancy by showing important details that a pregnancy test cannot. Knowing how far along you are, where the pregnancy is developing, and whether it appears viable can help you understand your circumstances before deciding what to do next.

At Choices of the Heart, we provide no-cost, confidential medical-grade pregnancy testing and limited ultrasounds. We will also give you information about your options, including abortion, so you can make an informed pregnancy decision.

Schedule your appointment today to learn more about your pregnancy. 

Your Pregnancy Could Be Ectopic

An ectopic pregnancy occurs when a pregnancy implants somewhere outside the uterus. Because an ectopic pregnancy can require urgent medical care, identifying where the pregnancy is developing is important for protecting your health.

Early on, an ectopic pregnancy may cause no noticeable symptoms or may feel similar to a typical pregnancy. An ultrasound can help determine where the pregnancy is developing. If the fallopian tube ruptures, the resulting internal bleeding can be severe and potentially life-threatening.

Viability Changes the Conversation

A positive pregnancy test does not always mean that a pregnancy is still developing. After a miscarriage, hCG can remain in your body for a period of time, meaning you may continue to receive a positive test even though the pregnancy has ended.

An ultrasound can offer a clearer picture of what is happening. Depending on how far along the pregnancy is, the scan may show signs of development, including cardiac activity when detectable. If the pregnancy is no longer developing, your healthcare provider can explain whether any follow-up care is needed and what your next steps may be.

The Abortion Pill Is FDA-Approved Through 10 Weeks of Gestation

If you’re thinking about taking the abortion pill, one of the first things to establish is how far your pregnancy has progressed. The FDA has approved the abortion pill for ending a pregnancy through 10 weeks of gestation.

A limited ultrasound can help estimate your gestational age. Although you can count the weeks from the first day of your last menstrual period, this method may not give an accurate estimate, particularly if your periods are irregular or you are unsure of your dates.

Using the abortion pill beyond the FDA-approved timeframe may increase the risk of complications, including an incomplete abortion, where pregnancy tissue remains in the uterus.

Find Out How Your Pregnancy Is Developing at Choices of the Heart

You deserve the opportunity to understand your pregnancy before making a decision.

Choices of the Heart provides no-cost pregnancy services, and our team can help you understand the information available to you and connect you with the support and resources you may need.

Contact us to make your appointment. You are not alone.

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