Facing an unexpected pregnancy can bring up many emotions. You may feel confident in the direction you want to go, or you might still feel unsure and overwhelmed by the options before you. Whatever you’re experiencing, know that you are not alone.

At Choices of the Heart, we provide no-cost and confidential services to help you learn more about your pregnancy and choices. Schedule your appointment today to meet with one of our caring staff members and get the clarity you deserve.

If you’re considering abortion, keep reading to get crucial information that will help you make an educated decision. 

Why an Ultrasound Matters

While a pregnancy test can show whether or not you’re pregnant, an ultrasound gives you essential details about your health and pregnancy. Without this step, you may be moving forward without important information.

An ultrasound can reveal:

• Viability: Whether the pregnancy is developing and has a detectable heartbeat. Miscarriage is common in early pregnancy, and sometimes medical care is needed if this occurs.
• Gestational Age: How far along you are. This information matters since medical abortion (the abortion pill) is only FDA-approved through 10 weeks.
• Location: Where the pregnancy is developing. In rare cases, the pregnancy may grow outside the uterus, such as in a fallopian tube (ectopic pregnancy). This condition can be life-threatening and always requires medical care.

Knowing these details through an ultrasound can give you the peace of mind to make an informed choice.

Risks and Side Effects of Abortion

Every procedure carries potential side effects and risks, and abortion is no exception. Understanding these risks allows you to think about your health history and make a decision rooted in the long term.

• Medical abortion may cause cramping, heavy or prolonged bleeding, nausea, fever, or infection.
  
• Surgical abortion may lead to cramping, bleeding, cervical damage, or scarring inside the uterus.

Though not everyone experiences complications, it’s essential to be aware of what can happen so that you can weigh your options thoroughly.

Exploring All Your Options

You deserve the space and support to explore every path. Parenting, adoption, and abortion are all options, and no one should pressure you into choosing one over another.

At Choices of the Heart, we take the time to explain each option, answer your questions, and provide non-judgmental, fact-based information. 

A Safe Place to Begin

This may feel like one of the most challenging moments of your life, but you do not have to navigate it alone. Choices of the Heart offers compassion, practical resources, and space for you to make your decision confidently.

Schedule your no-cost, confidential appointment today.

FAQ: 

Is abortion legal in Georgia?

Abortion is legal in Georgia up to approximately six weeks of pregnancy (once cardiac activity can be detected). There are exceptions in cases of rape, incest, medical emergencies, or when the mother’s life is at risk.

Does anyone else have the right to decide for me, even if they’re my partner or related to me?

No. The decision is yours alone. No one has the right to force you into an abortion or any other pregnancy decision.

Does Choices of the Heart provide abortions?

Choices of the Heart does not provide or refer for abortions. We do offer confidential information so you can make an informed decision.

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