Nurse performing an early pregnancy ultrasound.

confirm your pregnancy

Your first step is to find out if you are actually pregnant. A missed period is the most common indication, but it doesn’t necessarily mean you’re pregnant.

Pregnancy tests are an indicator of pregnancy, not a confirmation.

Pregnancy tests can provide invalid results, and false positives can still happen. Hormonal changes, stress, diet, and exercise all influence your cycle and reproductive health. Home tests can produce incorrect results for other reasons as well.

An ultrasound is the only method that can 100% confirm your pregnancy and determine how far along you are.

Why do you need to get an ultrasound before an abortion?

Ultrasounds allow you to be fully informed and it is important that you have all the information you need before making any decision.

Before scheduling an abortion, you need to know how far along you are in your pregnancy and if your pregnancy is viable, as miscarriage is common in the first trimester. Abortion cost varies based on how far along you are. An ultrasound will confirm whether your pregnancy is progressing or if you’ve experienced a miscarriage. If you’ve had a miscarriage, you will need medical follow-up to ensure you don’t face complications.