Why Does an Ultrasound Matter if I’m Considering Abortion?

Your health and safety should always be the priority when considering your pregnancy options, including abortion. Before making a pregnancy decision, having an ultrasound is crucial. You’ll learn valuable information about your pregnancy that will help you carefully consider your options. 

Soundview’s onsite, independent Medical Professionals provide free same-day ultrasound scans and can answer all of your questions. You’ll get the information you need to make an informed pregnancy decision. 

In the meantime, keep reading to learn why getting an ultrasound matters.

Confirming Your Pregnancy

Confirming your pregnancy is essential to making an informed decision. An ultrasound determines whether your pregnancy is progressing, where it is located, and how far along you are. 

Knowing this information can help determine your eligibility for abortion and other options. For example, medical abortion is FDA-approved up to the 10th week of pregnancy. Knowing how far along you are can pinpoint whether or not you’re eligible to proceed with a medical abortion.

Additionally, an ultrasound can detect certain conditions that need medical treatment, not an elective abortion procedure. For example, an ectopic pregnancy- in which a fertilized egg implants in the wrong location (i.e., a fallopian tube). This condition is life-threatening and requires urgent medical attention .

Ultrasound confirms whether or not a pregnancy is progressing.As many as 26% of all pregnancies end in miscarriage, which may require monitoring or treatment.

Without an ultrasound, you will not know for sure how far along you are, and severe medical conditions could go undetected. This scan helps you make an informed choice based on the facts. 

Deciding Your Next Steps with Confidence

After confirming your pregnancy via ultrasound, you’ll have enough information to start weighing your options. If you’re considering abortion, you should discuss your health history with a Medical Provider, learn about risks and side effects, and understand all of the choices available. 

Soundview’s onsite, independent Medical Professionals can help. They’ll provide you with an ultrasound if you meet specific eligibility criteria including receiving a positive pregnancy test result. You’ll learn critical pregnancy details and discuss your options.

Schedule a free and confidential appointment today.

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.