A positive pregnancy test alone won’t give you the information needed to protect your health and determine your options. An ultrasound will confirm your pregnancy, detect certain conditions requiring additional attention, and help you make a sound decision.
St. Gianna Pregnancy Resource Center offers limited ultrasounds following a positive pregnancy test. We’re here to support you as you learn more about your pregnancy.
How Does an Ultrasound Work?
An ultrasound is a diagnostic tool that uses high-frequency sound waves to create images of your body’s internal structures. These images are displayed on a screen.
Obstetric ultrasounds can review your reproductive organs and the developing pregnancy.
Early in pregnancy, an ultrasound is performed. For this scan, the transducer is moved gently over your abdomen.
Having an initial ultrasound is a critical step, regardless of the pregnancy option you’re leaning toward.
Why Do I Need An Ultrasound?
An ultrasound confirms vital information about your pregnancy and health, allowing you to weigh your options with the facts in mind.
The following details are provided with this scan:
Viability
Learn whether your pregnancy is progressing and if there’s a heartbeat. As many as 26% of all pregnancies end in miscarriage, which may require monitoring or medical treatment to prevent complications.
Gestational Age
Knowing how far along you are will help determine your options. For example, medical abortion is FDA-approved through 10 weeks gestation only. Taking abortion drugs after this time isn’t recommended and could put your health at risk.
Location
A pregnancy should implant and develop in the uterus. However, some women experience an ectopic pregnancy, which occurs when the fertilized egg implants in a location other than the uterus (such as a fallopian tube or the cervix).
This condition is dangerous and requires immediate treatment to protect your health.
Regardless of the option you’re considering, receiving an ultrasound will help you move forward with information about your pregnancy and guide you through the decision-making process.
Before Deciding
You deserve to have all the details needed to make a confident decision. Start with a no-cost pregnancy test at St. Gianna Pregnancy Resource Center. If your test is positive, you may be eligible for a limited ultrasound on our mobile unit.
