When you make a major purchase, you usually want to get as much information as possible first. For instance, you don’t buy a car because it’s red; you want to know the gas mileage, safety report, and potential maintenance issues.
Having an abortion is a major medical decision. Like any big decision, you should get as much information as possible before you schedule an appointment.
Although we do not perform or refer for abortion, we can give you the information you need first. How? Through a free and confidential limited obstetrical ultrasound.
Limitations to Getting an Abortion
Before choosing to have an abortion, you need to know if you qualify. For instance, the Mayo Clinic says a medical abortion (the abortion pill method) is not an option for you for the following reasons:
- You are too far along in your pregnancy. The FDA approves the use of one of the abortion drugs through 10 weeks of pregnancy only.
- You have an intrauterine device (IUD) in place.
- You have an ectopic pregnancy, which means your pregnancy is located outside your uterus.
- You have certain medical conditions.
- You take a blood thinner.
- You can’t reach a healthcare professional or don’t have access to emergency care.
- You are allergic to the drugs.
You know the answer to some of these restrictions on your own. For instance, you know if you have an IUD in place or if you take a blood thinner. But how do you know exactly how far along you are or the location of your pregnancy? An ultrasound provides the answers.
Get a Free and Confidential Ultrasound
The medical team at SouthWest Options for Women cares about your health and safety. First, we’ll provide free pregnancy testing. If your test is positive, we’ll schedule you for a free and confidential ultrasound scan.
In addition to learning your pregnancy’s location and how far along you are, you’ll discover if your pregnancy is developing or if you’ve miscarried.
Experts estimate that as many as 26% of all pregnancies end in a natural miscarriage. Because it takes the body time to return to pre-pregnancy hormone levels, a woman could get a false-positive pregnancy test result days or even weeks after a miscarriage.
An ultrasound determines if your pregnancy is developing by detecting a heartbeat. It’s a vital step before considering an abortion.
You can conveniently schedule an appointment at SouthWest Options for Women by filling out our online Contact Form or calling (952) 938-4496. Get the facts first. We’ll help you.
All abortion information sourced in this blog is based on accurate information at the time of writing.