Seeing a positive pregnancy test when you weren’t expecting it can leave you feeling overwhelmed and unsure of what to do next.
You may be wondering how far along you are or how your pregnancy is developing. An ultrasound can provide additional information as you consider your healthcare and next steps.
At Sound Choices Pregnancy Clinic, we provide free, confidential pregnancy testing and limited ultrasounds. Our advocates are here to listen, answer your questions, and help you understand the information available to you.
Request an appointment for pregnancy testing at our clinic today to get started. We are here to help.
An Ultrasound Shows You Important Details
An ultrasound uses sound waves to create images of structures inside the body. During an early pregnancy ultrasound, the exam can provide information that a pregnancy test alone cannot.
A limited ultrasound may help determine:
- How far along you are by providing an estimate of gestational age
- Where the pregnancy is developing by looking at whether the pregnancy is located inside the uterus
- Whether the pregnancy shows signs of development, including cardiac activity when visible
After the scan, a medical professional can explain the findings, answer your questions, and let you know whether further evaluation is recommended.
How This Information Affects Your Pregnancy Care
Knowing what is happening with your pregnancy can help you understand what medical follow-up care you may need, if any, and can affect your options.
An ectopic pregnancy, which develops outside the uterus, requires medical evaluation and treatment. An ectopic pregnancy can initially feel like a normal early pregnancy, so the condition may go unrecognized without an ultrasound. A ruptured fallopian tube can cause severe internal bleeding.
An ultrasound may also provide information about whether a pregnancy may have ended in miscarriage by assessing cardiac activity and other signs of pregnancy development.
Around 10-20% of known pregnancies end in miscarriage. If you have miscarried, the focus then shifts to specific follow-up medical care.
Your last period does not always tell the whole story. If your cycles are irregular, you may ovulate earlier or later from one month to the next, making it harder to estimate how far along you are without an ultrasound.
If you are considering parenting, adoption, or abortion, our advocates can provide information about each option. You can also ask questions about the support available to you.
You do not have to navigate an unplanned pregnancy without support.
Sound Choices Pregnancy Clinic offers free pregnancy services in a confidential and caring environment. You’ll never be pressured or pushed toward a particular pregnancy decision.
Instead, we’re here to answer your questions and explain your options without pressure. You can come in with a list of questions or no idea where to begin. We’re here to help. Contact us today to request an appointment.
