What to Do Before You Schedule an Abortion
If you’re in Metro Detroit and searching for abortion, you may be feeling stressed, numb, panicked, or pressured to make a fast decision. Before you book anything, there’s one step that can give you real clarity: confirm your pregnancy with a lab-quality test and an ultrasound.
At Another Way Pregnancy Center (AWPC) in Farmington Hills, you can get free, confidential pregnancy testing and a free ultrasound so you can understand what’s actually happening in your body and what your options are.
Call or text AWPC at (248) 471-5858 to book a free appointment for an ultrasound.
You can also reach out by webform through their website.
People often assume the next step after a positive pregnancy test is scheduling an abortion. But an at-home test can’t tell you key medical information that affects your health and your choices.
An ultrasound can help answer questions like:
• Is the pregnancy viable (developing as expected)?
• How far along are you (dating/gestational age)?
• Is the pregnancy located in the uterus (important for ruling out an ectopic pregnancy)?
These details can change what options are available—and help you avoid making a rushed decision based on incomplete information.
Step 1: Pause the pressure and get the facts
If you’re feeling like, “I have to decide today,” you’re not alone. Many women in Metro Detroit describe feeling pressured by:
• time limits (real or perceived)
• a partner’s opinion
• family expectations
• finances
• fear about school, work, or housing
• shame or stigma
But you deserve space to think and reliable information. Getting an ultrasound is not a commitment to any outcome. It’s a way to get clarity.
Step 2: Confirm the three things that matter medically
Whether you’re thinking about abortion, parenting, or adoption, these three pieces of information matter:
1) Are you actually pregnant?
Sometimes bleeding, late periods, or irregular cycles can mimic pregnancy. AWPC offers free pregnancy testing to confirm.
2) How far along are you?
Pregnancy dating affects your options and what procedures—or pills—are typically discussed online. Guessing based on your last period can be off, especially with irregular cycles.
3) Where is the pregnancy located?
An ectopic pregnancy (outside the uterus) is potentially dangerous. It is very important to rule out an ectopic pregnancy before even considering taking the abortion pill.
Step 3: If you searched “abortion near me” in Metro Detroit, get a confidential appointment in Metro Detroit
If you want a place where you can breathe, ask questions, and get answers without judgment, AWPC offers support in a calm, confidential environment.
It’s okay if you’re not sure what you want. You don’t have to have the perfect words. You don’t have to explain everything at once.
A good first move is simply getting the facts so you can make a decision you can live with.
Call or text (248) 471-5858 to schedule a free ultrasound appointment.
All AWPC services are free, confidential, and educational. Medical services are provided by licensed professional medical staff, and all ultrasounds are reviewed by an obstetrician.
