A positive pregnancy test can take you by surprise. You may not even know where to begin.
An ultrasound is a great place to start, as it provides vital information. It’s a crucial step in understanding your pregnancy’s health and your options.
Cypress Valley Clinic offers limited ultrasounds at no cost to help you make a confident and informed pregnancy choice. Contct us to schedule your no-cost appointment today and learn about your pregnancy.
Here are more details about the three reasons why ultrasounds matter during early pregnancy.
1. An Ultrasound Measures Gestational Age.
An ultrasound accurately measures how far along you are in your pregnancy. This detail is essential because the types of options available to you may depend on this detail. For example, the abortion pill is only FDA-approved until 10 weeks of pregnancy.
Without an ultrasound, you could unknowingly exceed that timeframe and face higher risks, such as an incomplete abortion.
2. An Ultrasound Shows Your Pregnancy’s Location.
In 2% of pregnancies, an embryo may implant outside the uterus, such as in a fallopian tube. This is called an ectopic pregnancy, which is a life-threatening condition if not treated promptly.
An ultrasound can locate the pregnancy and ensure it’s developing where it should be. It’s important to note that abortion is not a treatment for ectopic pregnancy; other medical care is required.
3. An Ultrasound Checks that Your Pregnancy is Progressing.
Many women don’t realize that a positive pregnancy test doesn’t always mean the pregnancy is progressing.
A significant number (at least 10-20%) of known pregnancies end in miscarriage. An ultrasound can detect a heartbeat and show whether the pregnancy is developing as expected. If it’s not progressing and you have miscarried, you would need to seek medical care to make sure no other treatment is necessary.
Get the Essential Facts
Understanding your pregnancy early protects your health and helps guide your next steps.
Contact Cypress Valley Clinic today to schedule your confidential, no-cost pregnancy confirmation appointment. We’re here to support you every step of the way.
