Medical Q&A
1. Are you sure you're pregnant?
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Yes, continue to question 2.
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No. Pregnancy Care Center can offer you a free pregnancy test with medical verification. (Make an appointment)
2. Are you sure you have a viable uterine pregnancy?
Viable means one that is capable of developing under normal circumstances.
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Yes. It has been determined, through ultrasound, that the fetus is in the uterus, it has a heartbeat, and measurements have been taken that correlate with my last menstrual period.
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No. Pregnancy Care Center may be able to offer you a free limited ultrasound exam. (Make an appointment)
3. What do you know about abortion procedures?
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I already know the procedure for abortion I can have based on how far along I am in my pregnancy.
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I want to know more. (Make an appointment to speak with a counselor)
4. What do you know about the physical complications associated with the abortion procedure?
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I already know that abortion is a medical procedure that carries with is some risks, including undiagnosed ectopic (tubal pregnancy), heavy bleeding, infection, organ damage, and in extreme cases, death.
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Abortion is a medical procedure and carries with is some risks, including undiagnosed ectopic (tubal) pregnancy, heavy bleeding, infection, organ damage, and in extreme cases, death. Want to know more? (Make an appointment to speak with a counselor)
5. What do you know about the emotional complications associated with the abortion procedure?
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I am aware that there are potential emotional/psychological risks associated with abortion including clinical depression, anxiety, drug and alcohol abuse, post abortion syndrome, suicidal thoughts and behaviors.
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There are potential emotional/psychological risks associated with abortion including clinical depression, anxiety, drug and alcohol abuse, post abortion syndrome, suicidal thoughts and behaviors. Want to know more? (Make an appointment to speak with a counselor)