3 Reasons You Need an Ultrasound Before an Abortion
If you’re in Arkansas and considering abortion, you’re likely already thinking about traveling out of state. Before you make that trip, there’s one medical step that protects your health no matter what you decide next.
Schedule a free, confidential appointment at Elevate Women’s Center to get a lab-quality pregnancy test and ultrasound before moving forward.
Reason 1: To Confirm the Pregnancy Is Still Developing
A positive pregnancy test only detects the hormone hCG in your body. A test does not confirm that the pregnancy is viable, which is confirmed by a fetal heartbeat. Between 10 and 20% of known pregnancies end in miscarriage, and hCG can remain in the body for days or weeks after a loss.
If a miscarriage has already occurred, pregnancy-related options, including abortion, would no longer apply. An ultrasound confirms whether the pregnancy is still progressing before any next steps are taken.
Reason 2: To Confirm Where the Pregnancy Is Located
A pregnancy should develop inside the uterus. In some cases, a fertilized egg implants elsewhere, most often in a fallopian tube. This is called an ectopic pregnancy and cannot be treated with an abortion procedure. Ectopic pregnancies can become life-threatening if they go undetected and require immediate medical care. An ultrasound identifies the location early.
Reason 3: To Confirm How Far Along You Are
Gestational age affects which procedures are medically appropriate. Medical abortion, for example, is FDA-approved only through 10 weeks of pregnancy. Dates based on a last menstrual period can be inaccurate, particularly with irregular cycles. An ultrasound provides a more reliable measurement.
Get the Information You Need First
Elevate Women’s Center offers free pregnancy testing and limited ultrasound services to help you get accurate medical information before making any decisions. Call or text (479) 487-2456 or book your free, confidential appointment online today.
Elevate Women’s Center does not provide or refer for abortions.
All abortion information sourced in this blog is based on accurate information at the time of writing.
Pregnancy Testing
Wondering if you might be pregnant? The first step to understanding your options is by confirming your pregnancy with a lab-quality pregnancy test.
Ultrasounds
Considering an abortion? Before making a decision, learn more about why an ultrasound is needed to protect your health.
Pre-Abortion Screening
A pre-abortion screening provides vital information and protects your health.
Pregnancy Testing
Wondering if you might be pregnant? The first step to understanding your options is by confirming your pregnancy with a lab-quality pregnancy test.
Ultrasounds
Considering an abortion? Before making a decision, learn more about why an ultrasound is needed to protect your health.
Pre-Abortion Screening
A pre-abortion screening provides vital information and protects your health.
