An ultrasound is a crucial step to take in the pregnancy decision-making process. If you are considering abortion, this scan will verify essential information and can determine whether you need additional medical attention.
RealOptions offers obstetrical ultrasound exams as part of our pre-abortion screenings. If you receive a positive pregnancy test at the clinic, this scan will determine your pregnancy’s status and help clarify your options.
We provide comprehensive medical services to help you protect your reproductive health. Schedule an appointment today to get started.
Continue reading to learn more about why having an ultrasound before an abortion is necessary. You deserve the GOLD standard of care!
1. Ultrasound will determine whether your pregnancy is progressing.
An ultrasound is a vital tool that is used to view your body’s internal structures. During pregnancy, it can detect a fetal heartbeat. If one is detected, your pregnancy is viable (progressing).
If a fetal heartbeat cannot be detected after the gestation it should be, you may have miscarried. As many as 26% of all pregnancies end in miscarriage. You may need further monitoring or medical treatment to prevent complications.
2. You will learn how far along you are.
Ultrasound can determine your pregnancy’s gestational age, which is how far along you are. It is crucial to know this information. If you are considering abortion, keep in mind that the FDA has approved medical abortion up to 10 weeks gestation (70 days or less from the first day of a person’s last menstrual period).
An ultrasound will also provide an estimated due date, which is helpful information if you decide to continue the pregnancy.
3. The pregnancy’s location will be verified.
Some pregnancies do not develop in the uterus but instead grow in another location, such as a fallopian tube or the cervix. This condition is called an ectopic pregnancy and is identified through ultrasound. An ectopic pregnancy is not viable (cannot progress), and it is a life-threatening condition that requires immediate medical intervention.
Low to No-Cost Medical Services
RealOptions Obria Medical Clinics can help you weigh your options and protect your health with an obstetrical ultrasound exam. You can also receive a Pregnancy Options Consultation as the next step in our pre-abortion screening process.
As a Medi-Cal and presumptive eligibility provider, RealOptions Obria Medical Clinics offers services with or without insurance. All services are provided at low to no cost. We inform.. You decide!
Schedule a confidential appointment today or call one of our five Bay Area Clinics.
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Oakland, CA 94609
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Redwood City, CA 94063
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San Jose, CA
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San Jose, CA
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Union City, CA 94857
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