After discovering pregnancy, knowing the gestational age helps assess management approaches after learning about the pregnancy, whether choosing to continue the pregnancy or terminate it.
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According to World Health Organization (WHO) data, safe pregnancy termination is best when services can be accessed at a young gestational age. Please consider accessing safe services quickly.
If you want to continue the pregnancy, knowing the gestational age early helps plan prenatal care, as prenatal visits provide benefits in preventing other conditions and risks that may occur, monitoring health during pregnancy and delivery. Prenatal care should begin immediately upon discovering pregnancy, before 12 weeks.
If you need to terminate the pregnancy due to physical or mental health unpreparedness, gestational age will be the criterion determining whether it can be done through medical instruments or medication. In Thailand, abortion medication (Medabon) was registered in late 2014 and distributed for use only in health facilities registered with the Department of Health – it’s not sold commercially. Medication abortion must be provided by doctors and nurses for the safety of the service recipient.
The timeframe correlates with the gestational age of the service recipient. Importantly, the risk of health harm decreases with gestational age – meaning lower gestational age equals lower risk and less time required. For higher gestational ages, proper pregnancy termination by a physician, while safe, depends on both gestational age and the recipient’s physical health.
Therefore, after discovering pregnancy, knowing gestational age is necessary. We can calculate gestational age from the first day of the last menstrual period to determine how many weeks, or get an ultrasound to determine gestational age at nearby hospitals that provide this service. If continuing the pregnancy, plan for health care for both yourself and the fetus. If deciding to terminate, plan management according to your personal circumstances.
Knowing gestational age is for the safety of pregnant women, regardless of whatever decision follows. Currently, there are organizations willing to provide consultation including hotline 1663, the Unplanned Pregnancy Choice consultation line, hospitals with consultation and referral services according to choices, or click here to access online consultation through RSA Online to help find appropriate management approaches according to service recipients’ needs.
Safe Abortion Services for Foreign Nationals in Thailand
Foreign nationals visiting Thailand can access safe abortion services just like Thai citizens. Thailand provides medical services that meet international standards and are safe for reproductive healthcare.
How to Access Services:
1. Access Online Services via abortion.rsathai.org
- Website provides consultation and situation assessment services
- Complete information about treatment options available
- Self-assessment tools available before traveling
2. Self-Assessment and Planning
- Assess gestational age and personal circumstances
- Receive guidance on appropriate treatment methods
- Prepare necessary documents and information
3. Advance Appointment Booking
- Appointments can be scheduled with healthcare facilities before traveling
- Schedule can be arranged to align with your arrival date in Thailand
- Receive guidance on preparation and recovery time needed
Benefits of Planning Ahead:
- Saves time and reduces anxiety
- Ensures confidence in safe treatment standards
- Receive care from experienced medical teams
- Smooth coordination from before arrival
Access to safe abortion services in Thailand is a healthcare right that foreign nationals can utilize. Expert teams are ready to provide consultation and close care throughout the treatment process.