An ultrasound scan is an essential first step if you’ve recently found out you are pregnant.
An ultrasound scan converts sound waves into an image, allowing you to learn several important details about your pregnancy and ensure there are no complications that could negatively impact your health.
New Beginnings Pregnancy Center offers limited ultrasounds following positive pregnancy testing at the center. Schedule a free appointment today to learn more and start getting answers.
In the meantime, keep reading to learn what an ultrasound reveals during pregnancy.
Important Pregnancy Details Found During Ultrasound
An ultrasound scan will reveal three important details about your pregnancy:
Gestational Age of Pregnancy
Using ultrasound, medical professionals can measure the size of your pregnancy and use that information to determine how far along you are in your pregnancy.
Knowing your pregnancy’s gestational age is crucial, as it will help you determine your options.
For example, according to the FDA, a medical abortion should not be attempted after 10 weeks of pregnancy, as it can drastically increase the chance of complications that could harm your health.
Location of Pregnancy
While the majority of pregnancies will implant properly in a woman’s uterus, it is possible for a pregnancy to implant outside the uterus, such as in a fallopian tube, an ovary, or the cervix.
When this happens, it is known as an ectopic pregnancy, and it is a serious complication that requires immediate medical intervention to protect your health.
An ultrasound scan can confirm the location of your pregnancy and ensure that you are not at risk of an ectopic pregnancy.
Viability of Pregnancy
The Mayo Clinic has determined that 10-20% of pregnancies will end in natural miscarriage.
Medical professionals can use an ultrasound scan to determine if your pregnancy is healthy and viable or if you are having a miscarriage.
If medical professionals determine you are having a miscarriage, they may want to monitor your health for a time to make sure no complications arise.
Finding the Answers You Need
If you are pregnant and want to learn more about your pregnancy and the options available, we are here to help.
New Beginnings Pregnancy Center can provide pregnancy test confirmation, a follow-up ultrasound scan, and a consultation at no cost to you.
Our trained staff can help you learn the details of your pregnancy, discuss your options, and answer all your questions.
Contact us today to schedule your free and confidential appointment.
New Beginnings Pregnancy Center does not provide or refer for abortions.
All abortion information sourced in this blog is based on accurate information at the time of writing.