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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.
For your health and safety, before making any choices, it’s important to slow down and understand all your options so you can make an informed decision. Vida Medical Clinic is here to answer any questions you may have about your pregnancy and review your options without judgment.
Request your free, confidential appointment today to talk with a licensed healthcare professional or nurse who will listen and offer compassion as you consider what’s next.
Step One: Confirm Your Pregnancy
If you haven’t already taken a pregnancy test and suspect you may be pregnant based on symptoms, the first step in exploring your options is to confirm your pregnancy with a test.
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 is important to verify as a significant number of pregnancies end naturally with miscarriage.
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 of the pregnancy also matters to rule out the chance that you are having an ectopic pregnancy, which can be life-threatening and requires prompt medical attention.
Our clinic offers free ultrasounds and pregnancy tests to help you confirm your pregnancy and inform your decision.
Step Two: Understand Abortion Methods
Understanding how both abortion methods work, as well as the potential risks and side effects, is important when considering your options.
There are two methods of abortion. A medical abortion (the abortion pill) involves a two-drug regimen and is FDA-approved through 10 weeks of gestation. A surgical abortion is performed beyond 10 weeks.
The abortion method available to you depends on how far along your pregnancy is, which is why getting an ultrasound is an important step as you make your decision.
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.
If you feel you’re not able to care for a child right now, there are other options that Vida can help you navigate and explore, such as parenting and adoption. Ultimately, whatever path you’re considering, it’s important to make sure you’re well-informed, supported, and aware of the implications.
We Are Here To Offer You Support
Trying to process your pregnancy and what to do next can be an isolating and overwhelming process. Vida Medical Clinic is here to listen and help you navigate your options.
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 and viability of the pregnancy, STI testing, and a consultation with a nurse to discuss your questions and abortion procedures/risks.
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.
Request 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.