The more information you have about abortion and your pregnancy details, the more you can make a sound decision for your future. Remember, no one can pressure you into a decision you don’t want to make regarding abortion.
If you are going back and forth about abortion, we are here to discuss this pregnancy option. We believe you deserve everything you need to make an informed decision.
Gain Clarity About Your Pregnancy Details
Knowing where your pregnancy stands is important to safeguarding your health. Your health should be the top priority. Before an abortion, there are a few vital steps you need to take to confirm your pregnancy.
Once you receive a positive pregnancy test result with us, an ultrasound is essential to understanding how far along you are and if you’re experiencing any pregnancy complications such as miscarriage or ectopic pregnancy.
The Pregnancy Care Center of Rockford offers free pregnancy testing, ultrasounds, and STI testing.
Be Informed of Abortion Procedures & Risks
There are two types of abortion procedures: medical abortion and surgical abortion. A medical abortion is only recommended by the FDA for women through 10 weeks of pregnancy. Otherwise, a surgical abortion may be your only other abortion option.
Each abortion procedure is done at different points of pregnancy and comes with unique risks. A medical abortion (also known as the abortion pill) comes with risks, including:
- The body not releasing all pregnancy tissue in the uterus, also called an incomplete abortion. This may require surgical treatment.
- An ongoing pregnancy if the procedure doesn’t work.
- Heavy and prolonged bleeding.
- Infection.
- Fever.
- Digestive symptoms such as upset stomach.
Some possible risks that come with surgical abortion include the following:
- Perforation of the uterus.
- Damage to the cervix.
- Scar tissue on the uterine wall.
- Infection.
Talk in a Safe Space
You have more than one pregnancy option. At The Pregnancy Care Center of Rockford, we can help you explore all your options and navigate your unique pregnancy situation.
Whether you’re single, in a tough financial situation, or a high school student, we are here to help you find support and get answers for your future. You are not alone.
We offer accurate and updated information and strive to create a safe space for you to ask questions about abortion.
Schedule a free and confidential pregnancy appointment today to discuss your unique situation in a safe space.
*We do not refer for or perform abortions.
All abortion information sourced in this blog is based on accurate information at the time of writing.