Legacy provides you with medical care for you and your pregnancy. We do not perform or refer for abortions. However, our team of healthcare professionals cares about your physical and emotional well-being and wants to provide you with the necessary information needed prior to any abortion procedure.
What You Need To Know
Take control of your health and safety. Prior to an abortion, consider these factors:
- Where is your pregnancy located? Some pregnancies are ectopic. This is a medical emergency that requires immediate treatment from an OB-GYN or emergency room. An abortion does not treat an ectopic pregnancy. Symptoms following a medication abortion can mimick those of an ectopic pregnancy, and that is why it is essential to confirm the location of a pregnancy.
- Is there a fetal heartbeat? Since many pregnancies end in miscarriage, it’s essential to identify whether or not you have a viable pregnancy. It’s important to involve your healthcare team in choosing the right treatment for you.
- How far along are you? Many factors can influence when conception actually happens, and dating your pregnancy solely based on your LMP(the first day of your last menstrual period) is commonly off by weeks. For this reason, it’s important to have the gestation of your pregnancy confirmed with an ultrasound. Types of abortion procedures and their potential risks are dependent on the gestation of your pregnancy.
- Do you have any STDs? If so, this may increase your risk for complications related to an abortion. Some STDs may not show symptoms. It’s important to be tested and treated.
- What are your rights? It is unlawful for your parents, relatives, partner, or provider to unduly pressure, force, or coerce you into having an abortion. If this is happening to you, please call us today.
