While we don’t perform or refer for abortions, we provide medically accurate information about abortion during our pre-abortion screenings because we believe that every woman deserves to have access to the information she needs to stay safe and make informed decisions.
If you’re considering abortion, schedule your free, confidential pre-abortion screening appointment today. Or keep reading to learn the essentials you need to know about abortion.
Not Every Woman Is Eligible for Every Abortion Procedure
Medical abortion, also known as the “abortion pill,” is only FDA-approved if your pregnancy is 10 weeks gestation or under. If your pregnancy is further along, you aren’t eligible for a medical abortion.
You’re also ineligible for medical abortion if any of the following situations apply to you:
- Have an intrauterine device (IUD) currently in place
- Have a suspected ectopic pregnancy
- Have certain medical conditions, including anemia, some bleeding disorders, chronic adrenal failure, certain heart or blood vessel diseases, severe liver, kidney, or lung disease, or an uncontrolled seizure disorder
- Take a blood thinner or certain steroid medicines
- Can’t reach a healthcare professional by phone or online, or don’t have access to emergency care
- Have an allergy to the medicine used in a medical abortion
Abortion Comes with Mental Health Risks
While abortion affects every woman differently, studies show that at least some women do experience adverse mental health outcomes after an abortion, like depression, anxiety, shame, and regret.
You’re also more likely to experience a mental health complication if you feel pressured into the abortion, have beliefs that conflict with abortion, or have pre-existing mental health conditions.
Ultrasound Can Help Keep You Safe
Ultrasound is a low-risk scan that can help reveal the essential details you need to know about your pregnancy before seeking an abortion.
For example, an ultrasound will reveal your pregnancy’s gestational age, which you need to know before a medical abortion, as well as your pregnancy’s location (essential for ruling out a life-threatening ectopic pregnancy).
You’re Not Alone
Navigating your pregnancy options and considering abortion can feel overwhelming—there are so many different factors to consider—but you’re not alone in this. At 1st Way Pregnancy Support Center, we’re here for you.
Contact us today to schedule your free pre-abortion screening, which includes medically accurate information and a limited ultrasound.
1st Way Pregnancy Support 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.
