Abortion Safety checklist
Abortion Safety Checklist
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Abortion Safety Checklist
If you are considering abortion, take the time to go through our abortion safety checklist to ensure you are healthy and prepared:
1. Confirm Your Pregnancy
Did you know that a pregnancy test alone does not medically confirm your pregnancy? Medical confirmation can be provided through an ultrasound. An ultrasound shows how far along you are, can diagnose if you have a life-threatening ectopic pregnancy and determines the abortion procedures you qualify for.
2. Get Tested and Treated for STI/STDs
If you have an abortion with an untreated STI/STD, you are at increased risk for pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) which can result in future infertility or chronic pain.
3. Understand the Risks
As with any medical procedure, there are several risks associated with abortion. Whether you are considering a medical or surgical abortion, you need to be prepared by understanding the short and long-term risks. We encourage you to come in and speak with our medical staff to learn more about these risks.
4. Consider the Alternatives
To make a truly informed decision, it is important to consider all your options: abortion, adoption, and parenting. This decision can only be made by you and you alone. Taking the time to consider each option gives you the confidence you need to make the best decision for you.
5. Pause and Ask
When faced with such an important decision it is beneficial to pause and be able to address your concerns. No matter what you choose for your unexpected pregnancy, we encourage you to visit Hand ‘n Hand Women’s Center and get answers to your questions so you can be confident in the decision you make.
Hand ‘n Hand Women’s Center offers free and confidential services to women facing unexpected pregnancies. Hand ‘n Hand receives no financial gain from your decision. We offer true unbiased information with one on one personal, compassionate care and support. Schedule an appointment today to get the medical services you need.
Before Your Appointment
Your health and well-being are our top priorities.
It’s your pregnancy, your future, and your choice. We care about you and want to empower you to make the best choice—an informed choice.
If you are unsure about the answer to any of the questions, come in and talk with one of our staff or medical personnel.
You can also check the standards, state laws, and safety requirements of abortion clinics in Missouri.
Free & Confidential
Hand’n Hand Women’s Center offers free and confidential services to women facing unexpected pregnancies. Schedule an appointment today to get the medical services you need.
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Questions & Answers
Our professional medical-grade lab quality pregnancy test can determine pregnancy the first day after your first missed period. We recommend you make an appointment if you have missed a period, have any pregnancy related questions, or think you might be pregnant.
After completing paperwork, you will meet with our medical professionals to go over your information and a pregnancy test will be administered. With a positive pregnancy test result, we will then confirm a living, intrauterine pregnancy via an ultrasound.
All our services are provided free of charge.
All you need is photo ID. If receiving a pregnancy test or limited ultrasound you will need to drink plenty of water to ensure you have a full bladder.
Absolutely, you can bring your boyfriend, family member or friend. We will talk with you privately first. Then provided you have given us consent to have them in the room, your guest will be able to join you. Please no children at this visit.