An ultrasound is a must before an abortion. Safeguard your health by confirming how far along you are and whether your pregnancy is progressing inside the uterus with an ultrasound.
At Birthright of Greater Hartford, we can help. We provide free medical-grade urine pregnancy tests to help you get started on confirming your pregnancy. We can provide medical referrals if your test is positive for an ultrasound.
Here are the three reasons why an ultrasound matters.
- To Confirm How Far Along You Are
An ultrasound tells you how far along you are in your pregnancy. Certain abortion procedures are only available at different points of pregnancy, so this detail helps you understand your options.
The abortion pill is only approved by the FDA for women through ten weeks of pregnancy. An ultrasound takes measurements to determine how long you have been pregnant and your due date, if you are interested in other options.
- To Confirm the Pregnancy Is Progressing
An ultrasound will check whether a heartbeat can be detected and your pregnancy is progressing.
Even if you received a positive pregnancy test result, it doesn’t necessarily mean your pregnancy is continuing, as some pregnancies end in miscarriage. An ultrasound can tell you for sure.
If you have miscarried you would visit a healthcare provider to determine if any treatment is necessary.
- To Confirm the Pregnancy’s Location.
Some women experience ectopic pregnancies. This type of non-viable pregnancy happens when the embryo implants outside of the uterus and grows.
If there are any signs of ectopic pregnancy, you would need to seek medical treatment right away.
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