You may think a late period and a positive pregnancy test are all the information you need to get an abortion, but there is more to know. Are you aware that over one in four pregnancies ends in a miscarriage? Plus, most miscarriages occur within the first 12 weeks.
How do you find out if you’ve miscarried? Ultrasound. Schedule a no-cost limited obstetric ultrasound from New Life Pregnancy Resource Center to get this vital information.
What Is an Ultrasound?
An ultrasound uses high-frequency sound waves to create an image of the inside of your uterus. Our technician applies a gel to your abdomen and then rubs a wand-like instrument called a transducer through the gel.
The transducer picks up the echoes of sound waves in your abdomen, which form an image on a computer screen.
What Does an Ultrasound Tell Me?
You learn the answer to three critical questions with an ultrasound and gain the essential information necessary before an abortion.
How Far Along Is My Pregnancy?
If you are considering the abortion pill, the FDA approves this method through 10 weeks of pregnancy only. The farther along you are in your pregnancy, the less effective the drugs are.
An ultrasound reveals the number of weeks you have been pregnant. Many women are surprised to find they are farther along than they realized.
Is My Pregnancy Growing, or Have I Miscarried?
Experts estimate that as many as 26% of all pregnancies end in a miscarriage. Most miscarriages occur in the first 12 weeks.
Ultrasound determines if your pregnancy is viable (growing with a detectable heartbeat) or if you have miscarried.
Where Is My Pregnancy Located?
That may seem like an odd question, but it is an important one. Although rare, some pregnancies develop outside the uterus. This is known as an ectopic pregnancy.
An ectopic pregnancy can be dangerous, even life-threatening. An ultrasound detects the location of your pregnancy to ensure it’s growing in the right place.
How Can New Life Help Me?
New Life Pregnancy Resource Center offers confidential, no-cost pregnancy testing. You may qualify for a no-cost limited obstetric ultrasound if you receive a positive pregnancy test result.
We care about your health and safety. Although we do not perform or refer for abortion, our team of medical professionals can get you the information you need to make a confident decision.
Get the facts first. Fill out our confidential online Contact Form to schedule a no-cost appointment, or call (989) 732-1626. We’re here for you.
All abortion information sourced in this blog is based on accurate information at the time of writing.