What to Know If You’re Considering an Abortion

What to Know If You’re Considering an Abortion

If you think you may be pregnant, making decisions about your next steps can feel frightening. Before making any pregnancy decision, taking time to gather important medical information and discuss your options with someone you trust can help you move forward with greater confidence.

First Concern Pregnancy Resource Center is here to provide information, support, and resources to help you better understand your pregnancy and your options. Schedule an appointment today to get started.

Confirm Your Pregnancy

The first step is to confirm whether you are pregnant. 

A pregnancy test can indicate pregnancy, but additional information may be important before making any decisions.

An ultrasound can provide valuable details about your pregnancy, including how far along you are and whether the pregnancy appears viable. An ultrasound can also verify there are no medical conditions, such as an ectopic pregnancy, that need immediate medical attention.

Getting an ultrasound before making any pregnancy decision can help you better understand your situation and support your health and safety. 

Understand the Risks and Your Options

Before making a decision about abortion, it is important to understand the potential risks involved and learn about all available options.

Different abortion procedures may be available depending on how far along the pregnancy is, and each involves different considerations, recovery processes, and potential risks, such as heavy or prolonged bleeding or infection.

Taking time to learn about these factors can help you make an informed decision. It may also be helpful to consider the possible emotional impacts, such as grief or depression, and talk with someone about your circumstances and concerns before moving forward.

Review All Available Choices

Abortion is one option, but it is important to carefully consider all possibilities before making a final decision. Parenting and adoption may also be options worth exploring.

Evaluating each option can help you determine what best aligns with your needs, priorities, and future plans.

Find Support and Care

You do not have to navigate this process alone.

First Concern PRC is committed to providing compassionate and confidential support for women facing unplanned pregnancies. Before making any decision, consider talking with someone about your options and getting an ultrasound to gain important information about your pregnancy. 

If you need support, contact First Concern PRC to learn more and speak with our caring team. We are available to help you better understand your pregnancy and explore your options in a caring, pressure-free environment.

First Concern PRC does not provide or refer for abortions. 

All abortion information at the time of writing is based on accurate information at the time of writing. 

The Marlborough location provides pregnancy testing and ultrasounds. The Clinton location provides other resources, support, and education.