Answer these questions before scheduling an abortion:

Worried because you missed your period? Before you make an appointment at the abortion clinic, let’s talk about some things you need to know. You will need to verify these three things:

Are you actually pregnant?

There are numerous reasons why women miss a period and pregnancy is not always the cause. You will want to find out for sure so you’re not just guessing. Gateway Women’s Care can offer a free lab-quality pregnancy test to confirm your pregnancy with free and confidential pregnancy options counsel as well and keep you from paying for an abortion procedure unnecessarily.

How far along are you?

Knowing for certain how far along you are in your pregnancy is necessary to determine what abortion services you are eligible for. A pregnancy calculator can estimate your baby’s due date but is not always accurate. Ultrasound will give the most accurate gestational age and Gateway Women’s Care can provide you with a free ultrasound.

Is your pregnancy viable?

Approximately 20% of pregnancies will end in miscarriage during the first trimester. Before choosing to terminate your pregnancy, knowing whether your pregnancy is even likely to be carried to term (viable) is vital. Your body has its own natural mechanism for taking care of a nonviable pregnancy, avoiding an unnecessary and costly procedure. There is also the possibility of an ectopic pregnancy which you would need to rule out prior to any abortion.   Gateway Women’s Care is ready to serve you. We offer free, limited ultrasound to rule out ectopic pregnancy, determine viability, and calculate gestational age.  Answering these questions is essential to your abortion decision and we are here to help. Call Raleigh 919.833.0096 or Durham 919.251.9444 to schedule a free, confidential appointment today or text us at 919-901-0096.