If you are facing an unplanned pregnancy, you may have questions about abortion. There are several abortion methods used to end a pregnancy, and you deserve all the information to make an informed decision. At First Care, we provide medically accurate information to help you understand what you can expect from each type of abortion procedure and the risks involved. We do not provide or refer for abortions, however, we do offer lab-quality urine pregnancy testing, limited ultrasounds, options counseling, material assistance, and STI testing and treatment all completely free of charge.
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What Should I Know About Abortion?
Abortion is a medical procedure that ends a pregnancy. There are different types of abortions including RU-486 or the “abortion pill” and also surgical abortions. How far along you are in your pregnancy will determine your eligibility for a particular type of abortion. It is also very important to first understand if your pregnancy is even viable before considering abortion.
If you want to know more information about the different types of abortions and risks or find out if your pregnancy is viable, call and make an appointment. Our staff can help to answer your questions or schedule an ultrasound for you to see if your pregnancy is viable.
What Should I Do If I’m Considering Abortion?
#1: Be Sure You're Really Pregnant
First Care can confirm a positive home test with lab quality urine testing. Walk in or schedule a pregnancy test at one of our convenient locations.
#2: Find Out How Far Along You Are
First Care provides free limited ultrasounds to confirm that your pregnancy is viable and help you know how far along you are.
#3: Learn About Abortion Procedures & Risks
The type of abortion available to you will depend on how far along you are in your pregnancy. One of our professional staff members can help answer your questions about the procedures and risks involved.
#4: Get Tested for STIs
Untreated STIs can spread during a surgical abortion and could cause complications such as pelvic inflammatory disease (PID), which can lead to an increased risk of ectopic (tubal) pregnancy and reduced fertility.
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An unplanned pregnancy can be overwhelming and confusing, and at First Care we can answer your questions, judgement free.
To learn more about your options and to get your questions answered, schedule your free appointment today!
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