When faced with an unplanned pregnancy, it’s normal to feel pressure to make a quick decision. But before moving forward with abortion or any other option, an ultrasound is one of the most important steps you can take for your health.
Schedule a free appointment today to learn more about your pregnancy in a safe and supportive environment.
Protecting Your Health
An ultrasound can uncover conditions and health details that a pregnancy test cannot. For example, if the pregnancy is developing outside the uterus (known as an ectopic pregnancy), it requires emergency medical treatment—not abortion. Identifying this early could save your life.
Ultrasound also helps rule out miscarriage. Even after a positive test, some pregnancies end naturally. Knowing whether your pregnancy is still viable and progressing prevents unnecessary risks like taking abortion pills for no reason or developing an infection from retained pregnancy tissue.
Understanding Your Options
The information from an ultrasound directly affects what choices are available to you. Gestational age is especially important, since the abortion pill is only FDA-approved for use through 10 weeks of pregnancy. If you are beyond ten weeks along, another procedure would be considered safer for you.
Why Wait for This Step?
Abortion is a serious medical decision, and your safety depends on knowing the basics of your pregnancy. By confirming how far along you are, whether the pregnancy is progressing, and where it is located, you can safeguard your health and prevent unnecessary risks.
Get All the Details
You don’t have to make decisions in the dark. The Center for Women offers ultrasounds so you can move forward with clarity and peace of mind.
Contact us today to schedule your appointment and get the answers you need.
FAQs
How soon should I get an ultrasound?
You can usually have an ultrasound a few weeks after a missed period, around the six-week mark. At this time, an ultrasound should detect a heartbeat, which is important information.
Does an ultrasound hurt?
No. Ultrasounds should not hurt. Some women experience mild pressure or slight discomfort from the handheld transducer being pressed against their body or inserted into their vagina, but it should not be painful.
Can I get an abortion without an ultrasound?
While you can, this would put your health at risk.