Did you just find out that you are pregnant?
And it wasn’t the result you were hoping for.
Are you thinking about taking the abortion pill?
I just want to encourage you that you have time to be informed before you make any decision for your health and safety. It is best to get an ultrasound before any abortion, medical or surgical. An ultrasound exam can confirm the status of your pregnancy.
An ultrasound will:
· Determine how far along you are in your pregnancy. This is important to confirm. Abortion pills are taken up to 10 weeks from your last menstrual period (LMP). If you are further along it will not be effective.
· Determine if the pregnancy is viable. Statistics show that 1 in 4 pregnancies end in miscarriage. There is no need to take the abortion pill if pregnancy isn’t viable. Most miscarriages happen between 6 and 8 weeks gestation due to a major genetic abnormality in the fetus.
· Determine that the embryo is in the uterus. The abortion pill will not work in the case of an ectopic pregnancy where the embryo lodges outside the uterus, usually in the fallopian tube where fertilization occurs.
All of this information is confirmed with an ultrasound scan and is important for you and your health. You can visit your physician or a pregnancy center for an ultrasound. Many pregnancy centers offer ultrasounds at NO charge. You can call us at 417.455.0100 to schedule one at our center or we can assist you in finding services where you live.
KNOWING WHERE YOU CAN GO FOR HELP & TALK TO SOMEONE IS COMFORTING.
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