FAQ ?

The best time to get an ultrasound is sometime in your first trimester after you confirm your pregnancy with a lab-quality pregnancy test as well. An ultrasound confirms your pregnancy by showing you three things:

1. How far along you are
2. The location of your pregnancy
3. Reveals if you have a viable pregnancy

Many women have common pregnancy symptoms in their first trimester, but not all. Some women have no symptoms. Common pregnancy symptoms include:

• Missed period
• Fatigue
• Nausea with or without vomiting
• Tender, swollen breasts
• Mood swings

If you are considering abortion, know there are risks to both surgical and medical abortion. Here are the most common side effects and potential risks of abortion:

Surgical Abortion Risks

• Perforation of the uterus
• Damage to the cervix
• Scar tissue on the uterine wall
• Infection
• Bleeding, including blood clots 
• Cramping 
• Nausea and vomiting

Medical Abortion Risks

• Incomplete abortion, which may need to be followed by surgical abortion
• An ongoing unwanted pregnancy if the procedure doesn’t work
• Heavy and prolonged bleeding
• Infection
• Fever
• Digestive system discomfort

Appointments at Grace Women’s Care Center are completely free and confidential!