An ultrasound is essential for offering vital information during an unplanned pregnancy. It’s not just about gathering details; it’s also about safeguarding your health. Discover the three reasons to get an ultrasound before considering an abortion.

HopePlace Berryville provides free pregnancy services and can assist you in understanding all your options as you make your pregnancy decision. Contact us to schedule an appointment.

1. Know The Gestational Age

If you’re considering abortion, knowing the gestational age or how far along you are in your pregnancy is important in navigating your options.

For instance, a medical abortion (the abortion pill) is only FDA-approved through ten weeks gestation. After that, a surgical abortion would be the next available option.

An ultrasound can accurately date your pregnancy in a way that period tracker apps and other ways simply cannot.

2. Discover The Location

A normal pregnancy involves an embryo implanting inside the uterus. However, in rare cases, it can implant outside the uterus in what is known as an ectopic pregnancy.

This is where an ultrasound comes in. An ultrasound can detect this anomaly, which is especially important because ectopic pregnancies can be life-threatening and require immediate medical attention, which an abortion wouldn’t solve.

3. Check The Viability

Did you know about 26% of pregnancies result in a miscarriage? If you’ve miscarried, a pregnancy test will still show that you are pregnant. That’s why an ultrasound can detect the viability of your pregnancy or if your pregnancy is progressing.

Get Free Pregnancy Services

At HopePlace Berryville, we offer free lab-quality pregnancy tests, pregnancy counseling, referrals, and more resources to equip you with the information you need to make a pregnancy decision.

Contact us to make an appointment today. We’re here to help you better understand your unique situation. You are not alone.