3 Things Needed Before Abortion

No woman goes through life thinking, “I hope I have an abortion!” No matter your reasons, abortion is a life-altering experience, but then so is an unplanned pregnancy. Be sure you first verify your pregnancy with a pre-abortion screening, learn about abortion side effects and potential risks, and talk about your other options.

What is a Pre-Abortion Screening?

An at-home pregnancy test may not be enough to determine if you are actually pregnant. Over-the-counter pregnancy tests have different sensitivity levels, meaning you must take them at a particular time to work correctly.

It’s essential to get a second opinion. At A New Generation, a nurse administers the test so you can be confident in the results. Plus, our free pregnancy tests are lab quality. 

With a positive test result, the nurse determines if you are eligible for a free limited ultrasound. Only an ultrasound can determine if the pregnancy is growing or you have had a miscarriage. Some studies suggest as many as 26% of pregnancies end in a natural miscarriage.

Ultrasound also helps determine how far along you are in your pregnancy and if it is in the correct location. A pregnancy not located in your uterus can be life-threatening.

What are the Potential Side Effects and Risks of Abortion?

According to the Mayo Clinic, the following are the side effects and potential risks of medical abortion (the abortion pill):

Side Effects

• Vaginal bleeding
• Abdominal cramping
• Nausea and vomiting
• Fever and chills
• Diarrhea
• Headache

Potential Risks

• Incomplete abortion (which may need to be followed by surgical abortion)
• An ongoing pregnancy if the procedure doesn’t work
• Heavy and prolonged bleeding
• Infection
• Fever
• Digestive system discomfort

At the time of this writing, abortion is legal up until 15 weeks gestational age. To protect the woman, the FDA has approved using the abortion pill method only through 10 weeks of gestation, which makes a limited ultrasound extremely vital.

After ten weeks, a woman may have to have a surgical abortion. The farther you are in your pregnancy, the more expensive and invasive the abortion procedures become.

Do I Have Options?

Women confronted with an unplanned pregnancy often think their only option is abortion. The truth is you have three options. Abortion is one of them, but you may also consider making an adoption plan or learning about the resources available to help you parent.

Placing your child for adoption is a very valid option if you want to have a relationship with your child but not have the day-to-day responsibilities. 

Today’s adoption planning allows you to choose the potential adoptive parents and the environment you want for your child. Although difficult, adoption puts the needs of your child first. It is a very loving choice.

Choosing to parent your child is another option. You may be surprised at the many services available to assist women who choose to parent. Our caring team at A New Generation offers tremendous physical and emotional assistance, and our community also provides help.

How Can A New Generation Help Me?

If you want to verify your pregnancy with a lab-quality pregnancy test and possible ultrasound, schedule your pre-abortion screening. We can give you the information you need to make a confident decision.

At your appointment, we can talk about the various abortion procedures. Plus, you can learn about your other options. At A New Generation, you are seen, heard, and valued. Book your appointment today!