If you’re facing an unexpected pregnancy, you might feel overwhelmed by the decisions ahead. Before you rush into anything, you must pause and gather all the information you need to make the best choice for your health.
Whether you’re considering abortion or just want to know your options, there are three essential steps to take before moving forward.
1. Receive Lab-quality Pregnancy Testing
Even if you’ve taken an at-home pregnancy test, verifying the results with a lab-quality test is essential. Home tests are a helpful first step, but they can sometimes give false results or be affected by other factors.
Lab-quality pregnancy testing provides the confirmation you need to be sure of your next steps.
2. Get an Ultrasound
An ultrasound is critical to understanding your pregnancy. It provides vital information like the gestational age (how far along you are) and whether the pregnancy is viable (is progressing).
Without an ultrasound, you won’t have a complete picture of your pregnancy, which is essential when considering abortion options.
3. STD/STI Testing
Before having an abortion, it’s important to get tested for sexually transmitted diseases and infections. Undiagnosed STDs or STIs can lead to serious complications during or after an abortion, including infection and other health risks.
Getting tested helps protect your health, no matter your decision.
Get These Services at No Cost
Taking these steps ensures you have all the information you need before moving forward, giving you confidence in your decision-making process.
You can find all these services at Pregnancy Choices. We offer pregnancy testing, limited ultrasounds, and STD/STI testing at no cost.
Contact us today to make a confidential appointment with our certified life coaches.
Pregnancy Choices does not provide or refer for abortions.
- Cleveland Clinic. (2020, February 6). Ectopic Pregnancy: Symptoms, Causes, Treatments & Tests. Cleveland Clinic. https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/9687-ectopic-pregnancy
- CDC. (2024, May 9). About STIs and Pregnancy. Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs). https://www.cdc.gov/sti/about/about-stis-and-pregnancy.html