What Questions Should You Ask During Your Pregnancy Confirmation and Consultation?

Discovering you’re unexpectedly pregnant can create many questions. If you’re considering abortion, it’s important to get the answers and information you need to protect your health and make an informed choice.

If you are considering abortion, here are important questions to ask during the consultation to help you feel more confident.

Do You Offer Ultrasounds to Confirm My Pregnancy?

You’ll want to confirm your pregnancy with an ultrasound. A pregnancy test can provide an initial result, but it can’t confirm whether the pregnancy is viable or is located in the uterus.

An ultrasound can:

• Determine whether the pregnancy is viable by locating and measuring a heartbeat (or whether you’ve had a miscarriage)
• Verify the pregnancy’s location and check for ectopic pregnancy (which can be life-threatening if left untreated)
• Confirm how far along you are, which identifies your options

These details matter because they help protect your health and pinpoint your next steps. You won’t have essential information about your pregnancy and health without an ultrasound.

Will I Learn About All My Options?

It’s helpful to know that your consultation includes a discussion of all your pregnancy options. You have more than one choice, including parenting and adoption, and deserve to learn about each.

Be sure to ask whether they will take the time to explain all of your options. Understanding the full picture allows you to make an informed and confident decision. Remember, if you feel pressured to have an abortion, know that you alone can make a decision. 

What Are the Risks and Side Effects?

No procedure is without risk. Whether you’re considering a medical or surgical abortion, it’s essential to ask about:

• Side effects and their severity (like cramping and bleeding)
• Potential mental health impacts
• Possible complications and how they’re treated

Your concerns and health deserve to be taken seriously. You should receive a full explanation of all the risks and side effects, including an opportunity to ask questions. 

Additionally, complications can occur after an abortion. Whether someone experiences heavy bleeding after taking abortion drugs or fever following a surgical procedure, their well-being should always be the priority. A consultation should include this topic so you are fully informed. 

Free & Confidential Services

At Soundview, we know that facing an unplanned pregnancy can feel overwhelming. That’s why our onsite, independent medical office offers free and confidential services to help you protect your health and weigh your options without pressure.

We provide free early pregnancy ultrasounds and options information sessions in a non-judgmental space where you can ask questions freely. Neither Soundview nor the onsite medical office provides or refers for abortions, but we are committed to helping you make an educated decision. 

Schedule a confidential appointment today to learn more. 

Soundview does not, nor does the independent onsite medical office, refer or provide abortion services.

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