Pregnancy Confirmation | What Is It?
If you suspect you’re pregnant and you’re unsure what your first step should be, you’ve arrived at the right place. At CHOICES in Brandon, FL, we provide women facing unexpected pregnancies with the information they need to make an empowered and informed pregnancy decision. After taking a lab-quality pregnancy test at our clinic, an ultrasound should be your next step.
How Can an Ultrasound Help?
An Ultrasound is required prior to an abortion in the state of Florida. We recommend having one for the following reasons:
Viability
There are times you can get a false-positive pregnancy test result, yet the fetal heartbeat (only detected by ultrasound) is nonexistent. There are several reasons this could happen, including miscarriage, ectopic, or molar pregnancy.
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Ectopic
In 1 in 50 pregnancies a fertilized egg implants itself outside of the uterus. The pregnancy can't survive and, if not addressed, can cause fatal bleeding. Abortion pills should never be taken if your pregnancy is ectopic.
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Dating
If the pregnancy is unexpected or if you were using birth control, you may be unaware of your conception date. If you're considering abortion, there are different types of abortions depending on how far along you are.
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Miscarriage
10 - 20% of pregnancies end in miscarriage, according to the Mayo Clinic. By confirming your pregnancy with an ultrasound prior to an abortion, you could potentially save yourself hundreds of dollars.
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Multiples
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Regardless of your choice, it's important to have all the information you need, including if the pregnancy is multiples. This can either help your provider establish care, or it can determine the type and cost of an abortion.
How Much Does It Cost?
At CHOICES we provide our ultrasounds free of charge after discussing your health history with one of our registered nurses.
Why Choose CHOICES
No matter what circumstance bring people through our doors, we provide the compassionate care they deserve during their pregnancy decision and beyond.