Limited Ultrasound

An ultrasound is vital to learning as much as possible about your pregnancy and options. A positive pregnancy test only indicates the possibility of pregnancy, but an ultrasound confirms it. Don’t skip this essential step.

What Is an Ultrasound?

An ultrasound uses sound waves to create images of the inside of your body. During an ultrasound, our technician applies a gel to your abdomen and rubs an instrument called a transducer through the gel.

The transducer picks up the echoes of sound waves that bounce off structures inside your body. Those sound waves transform into images that can be seen on a computer screen.

Why Do I Need an Ultrasound?

 An ultrasound answers three critical questions about your pregnancy. Even if you’re considering an abortion, you need the information that only an ultrasound can provide.

1. Is the Pregnancy Developing or Have I Miscarried?

Experts estimate that as many as 26% of all pregnancies end in a natural miscarriage. That’s over one in four pregnancies! Most miscarriages occur in the first 12 weeks of pregnancy.

It is possible to get a positive pregnancy test result even after a miscarriage because it can take days or weeks for a woman’s body to return to pre-pregnancy hormone levels.

By detecting a fetal heartbeat, an ultrasound determines if your pregnancy is developing or if you’ve miscarried.

2. How Far Along Am I?

The gestational age indicates the number of weeks and days you have been pregnant. Our technician can determine exactly how far along you are by taking measurements.

Many women are surprised to find that the date they got pregnant is not what they thought. If you’re considering abortion, how far along you are often determines the abortion procedure you qualify for.

3. Where Is the Pregnancy Located?

When a pregnancy does not implant and grow in the uterus, it is called an ectopic pregnancy. Only the uterus can carry a pregnancy. If not located there, it can become an extremely dangerous health concern, even life-threatening.

You would need to see your healthcare provider immediately.

Get a Free Limited Ultrasound

Her Hope Pregnancy Center now offers free, limited obstetrical ultrasounds. Schedule an appointment for a free pregnancy test at our center. If your test is positive, we’ll provide a free ultrasound.

Schedule an appointment today to get the information you need to make a confident, empowered decision for your future.