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If you’re facing an unexpected pregnancy or think you could be pregnant, it’s normal to feel overwhelmed and unsure about your options, especially if you feel you aren’t ready to have a child.
Before making any decisions, it’s important to slow down and understand all your options so you can make an informed decision from a grounded place. Vida Medical Clinic is here to answer any questions you may have about your pregnancy and options without judgment.
Request your confidential, no-cost appointment today to talk with someone who listens, understands, and supports you in your next steps.
Step One: Check Your Pregnancy
The first step when considering your options is to confirm the pregnancy with a test. This is if you haven’t already got a positive pregnancy test and think you may be pregnant based on symptoms.
A pregnancy test alone, however, is not enough to tell you important information about your pregnancy, which can affect your options. The next step after a positive result is to get an ultrasound, this will tell you the location of the pregnancy and its gestational age (how far along you are). An ultrasound will also show whether there is cardiac activity, which can provide important information about pregnancy viability.
Knowing how far along you are is necessary if you are considering abortion, as the abortion pill is only FDA-approved through 10 weeks of gestation. The location also matters, as it rules out the chance that you are having an ectopic pregnancy, which needs medical care.
Our clinic offers free ultrasounds and pregnancy tests to help you confirm your pregnancy and get the accurate information you need.
Step Two: Understanding Abortion Methods
Understanding how both abortion methods work and the potential risks and side effects is important when considering your options.
There are two methods of abortion, medical abortion (the abortion pill), which involves a two-drug regimen and is FDA-approved through 10 weeks of gestation. Surgical abortions are performed beyond 10 weeks.
Which one is available to you depends on how far along your pregnancy is, which is why an ultrasound is important before considering abortion.
Step Three: Take Time To Consider All Options
Considering an abortion can bring on a range of emotions, and it can feel as if you have to navigate your unexpected pregnancy alone. Taking time to slow down, gather the facts, and talk to someone can help you through the process.
There are other options to explore, such as parenting and adoption, if you feel you cannot take care of your child. The choice of how to proceed with your pregnancy is up to you, and what feels right for your personal circumstances. The best thing to do is make sure you are well-informed, supported, and understand the risks and considerations of each option.
We Are Here To Offer You Support
Trying to process your pregnancy and what to do next can be an isolating process. Vida Medical Clinic is here to offer you support, knowledge, and non-judgmental listening.
Having an abortion information consultation at our clinic is the next best step if you’re considering abortion. It includes medical verification of your pregnancy, an ultrasound to determine the location of the pregnancy, STI testing, and a consultation with a nurse to discuss abortion procedures/risks and answer any of your questions.
We want you to feel educated and empowered when making a decision about your pregnancy, free from pressure or influence. All our services are confidential and are provided at no cost to you.
Schedule your free confidential appointment today. You don’t have to navigate this alone.
We do not provide or refer for abortions at Vida; we are here to help you understand all of your options so that you can make an informed decision.