Making a pregnancy decision involves careful thought and research. You deserve all the information required to make a confident decision, which includes reviewing key pregnancy details.

An ultrasound is always needed, even if you’re considering abortion. In fact, without this vital scan, you won’t learn critical information that can determine what options are available.

New Hope Center will help you learn the importance of receiving an ultrasound. Keep reading to get the facts, and you can also schedule a free appointment to start receiving pregnancy confirmation services.

A Pregnancy Test Alone Isn’t Enough

Once you get that positive result, you may think that’s enough to move forward with your decision. However, to be sure that you are pregnant, you must have an ultrasound.

An ultrasound uses sound waves to create images of your reproductive organs and a developing pregnancy. It detects three critical pieces of information:

• Viability: Is your pregnancy progressing? As many as 26% of all pregnancies end in miscarriage, with 80% of these occurring within the first trimester. If your pregnancy has ended, you might need follow-up care or treatment to prevent infection. 
• Gestational age: How far along are you? Knowing this detail helps determine your options. For example, the FDA has approved medical abortion only through 10 weeks gestation. 
• Location: Pregnancies should develop in the uterus. However, a fertilized egg may implant in another location, like a fallopian tube or the cervix. This is called ectopic pregnancy, which requires immediate treatment to prevent life-threatening issues.

With this information in hand, you’ll better understand your health and options. 

We Can Help

New Hope Center provides medical-grade pregnancy testing to give you an initial result. We’ll offer a limited ultrasound to provide the details you need after a positive result.

Our mentors will discuss abortion, adoption, and parenting. If you are considering abortion, it’s crucial to know the risks and side effects before making a final decision. 

We’re here for you. Make a free and confidential appointment today to get started.

New Hope 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.