Choosing a pregnancy option is the most difficult part of an unplanned pregnancy. Here are the facts about the major differences between abortion and adoption. To know which one is right for you, make sure to understand your options fully. We’re here to help.
Abortion vs. Adoption
Are you considering abortion? An abortion is a major medical procedure with the potential for physical and emotional consequences. So, before you decide, get the facts about your pregnancy. Here are some of the risks involved with both medical and surgical abortion:
- Incomplete abortion (requiring another procedure)
- Infection
- Heavy, prolonged bleeding
Adoption may also be something you’re considering. This option is the legal process of creating a permanent parent-child relationship between a child and the adoptive parents.
There are three main types of adoption: open, closed, and semi-open. The difference between each has to do with how close of a relationship you want with your child and the adoptive family, if any.
Why You Need an Ultrasound
You may wonder why you would need an ultrasound if you are considering abortion, but an ultrasound provides vital pregnancy information no matter what you choose. For instance, did you know experts estimate that as many as 26% of all pregnancies end in a miscarriage?
It is possible to get a positive pregnancy test after a miscarriage because it takes your body time to return to pre-pregnancy hormone levels. Only an ultrasound can detect whether your pregnancy is developing or if you have miscarried.
If you are considering the abortion pill method, you want to have an ultrasound first. The FDA approves the use of abortion drugs through 10 weeks of pregnancy only. Do you know how many weeks you have been pregnant? The farther along you are in your pregnancy, the less effective the drugs are.
Finally, an ultrasound determines the location of your pregnancy. Although rare, some pregnancies implant and develop outside the uterus. This is known as an ectopic pregnancy and can be very dangerous.
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Oasis Women’s Services does not provide or refer for abortions.
All abortion information sourced in this blog is based on accurate information at the time of writing.