June 28, 2024

Perhaps you just took a pregnancy test, and the result is positive. Or, you are feeling pregnancy symptoms and are unsure what to do.

If abortion comes to mind, there is some critical information you need to know. The good news is that you can find this information, free of charge, at Darke County Pregnancy Help Center.

Schedule a free and confidential appointment today!

Read on to learn the things you need to protect your health and safety before moving forward with an abortion.

1. You Need a Pregnancy Test

At Darke County PHC, our medical team will offer a free pregnancy test. When done correctly, urine pregnancy tests can be up to 99% accurate.

Sometimes, pregnancy symptoms can be misleading. They can be very similar to the flu or an impending period.

2. You Need an Ultrasound

Once you know you are pregnant and have received a positive pregnancy test result, an ultrasound is your next best step. At our center, our ultrasound technician can help you discover the following vital information:

How Far Along Is Your Pregnancy?

Ultrasound uses sound waves to produce an image inside the uterus. The fetus is measured to obtain a gestational age.

How far along you are can be crucial information in the decision-making process. The FDA only approves medical abortion drugs (i.e., the abortion pill) for use within the first 70 days (10 weeks) of pregnancy.

Is Your Pregnancy Viable?

In other words, does it appear that your pregnancy will continue?

Experts indicate that up to 26% of all pregnancies end in miscarriage, most in the early stages.

Is Your Pregnancy Located in Your Uterus?

The fertilized egg usually implants in the uterine wall. In about 2% of pregnancies, it attaches and grows outside the uterus.

Known as an ectopic pregnancy, this can be a dangerous condition. An ultrasound can recognize if the pregnancy is in the uterus or not.

If not, you will know to seek medical intervention immediately to prevent life-threatening complications.

We’re Here to Help

At Darke County PHC, we care about you, no matter what.

Contact us today to schedule a free appointment. We can provide you with the services and information you need to reveal your available options.

Darke County Pregnancy Help Center does not refer for or perform abortions.

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