Why Do I Need an Ultrasound Before Abortion?

Getting an ultrasound isn’t just a step women should take if they’re planning to give birth. In fact, ultrasounds are essential to give you more information about the pregnancy and your body so you can stay healthy and safe. 

Here are five good reasons you should get an ultrasound before your abortion:

1. An ultrasound is necessary to determine what kind of abortion you’re eligible for. 

Because an ultrasound will tell you how far along you are in the pregnancy, it will let you know if you’re eligible for the abortion pill or a surgical abortion. The abortion pill can only be taken during the first 10 weeks of pregnancy, so it’s important to know exactly how far along you are.

An ultrasound scan is the most effective method of determining the potential due date and stage of pregnancy, even for women who carefully track their cycles and know when they’ve had unprotected sex.

2. Ultrasounds will reveal whether or not the pregnancy is viable.

A positive pregnancy test simply means your body is producing detectable levels of the pregnancy hormone hCG (Human Chorionic Gonadotropin). However, this does not necessarily mean you are pregnant with a viable pregnancy. An ultrasound will reveal where the pregnancy is located and if it’s viable.

3. An ultrasound will help identify any major health issues.

An ultrasound scan will help you identify any concerning health issues you may be experiencing alongside your pregnancy. One to be aware of is ectopic pregnancy, in which the pregnancy is located somewhere other than the uterus. Ectopic pregnancies are not viable and can be extremely harmful, if not fatal, if left untreated.

4. Getting an ultrasound is one more means of gathering as much information as possible. 

Making an informed choice regarding your pregnancy means you’ve taken all the steps necessary to learn about all your options. An ultrasound is one of the best ways to learn about your pregnancy, your health, and the choices available to you.

5. They’re available at no cost! 

Getting an ultrasound may cost extra at the abortion clinic, however, your local pregnancy medical clinic will administer one at no cost to you!

Schedule your appointment for a no-cost ultrasound at Options for Women today!