What do you do next with positive pregnancy test results? To know what your pregnancy options are and the health of your pregnancy, you will need an ultrasound.
Do I Need an Ultrasound?
Get clarity about your pregnancy today with an ultrasound once receiving a positive pregnancy test. Here are three details of your pregnancy that an ultrasound will confirm:
1. Viability
The first thing an ultrasound does is confirm you have a viable pregnancy. A viable pregnancy means the pregnancy has a heartbeat and is progressing. Without a proper pregnancy confirmation, you cannot move forward with a pregnancy decision.
2. How Far along You Are
Know what options you’re eligible by confirming how far along you are. With an ultrasound, you can know exactly how far along you are. The FDA only recommends medical abortion for women through 10 weeks of pregnancy. If you’re over 10 weeks pregnant, a surgical abortion may be your only other abortion option.
3. the location of Your pregnancy
Some women experience pregnancies growing outside of the uterus and within the fallopian tube, an ectopic pregnancy. If you have an ectopic pregnancy, you need to contact your health care provider as soon as possible, as it can be life-threatening if not treated right away.
How An Ultrasound Works
Ultrasounds use high-frequency sound waves that create images of the inside of the uterus on the screen. It’s a very safe and effective pregnancy service. Ultrasounds can be done externally with a transducer on top of the stomach, using a gel. A transvaginal ultrasound can be done for women early in pregnancy, anywhere from 4-12 weeks.
No-Cost Ultrasounds
After testing positive with a pregnancy testing at Lighthouse Pregnancy Resource Center, we offer limited, no-cost ultrasound. Get the facts about your pregnancy so you can move forward with confidence and clarity.
Schedule a no-cost appointment to learn more. We’re here for you along the way.