A positive pregnancy test is just the first step in understanding your pregnancy. While it confirms the presence of pregnancy hormones, it doesn’t provide essential details about the health of your pregnancy or your options moving forward.
That’s where an ultrasound comes in. Cypress Valley Clinic offers free ultrasounds following a positive pregnancy test to help you obtain the necessary details.
Our team will explain what the ultrasound can reveal and why it’s essential to your decision-making process.
Why is an Ultrasound Important?
An ultrasound is a vital tool in assessing the health and development of your pregnancy. It provides detailed information that can alert you to potential medical complications, ensuring you can make informed decisions about your health and future.
Early in pregnancy, our sonographer may perform a transvaginal ultrasound. This procedure involves gently inserting a small device into the vagina to get a more detailed image.
As your pregnancy progresses, our sonographer uses abdominal ultrasounds, where a handheld device is moved across your belly.
Both types of ultrasounds use sound waves that bounce off internal structures in your body, including your reproductive organs and pregnancy. Then, these waves transform into images that allow you to see important details about your pregnancy, such as:
Pregnancy Viability
An ultrasound can confirm whether your pregnancy is viable, meaning it is developing and that a heartbeat is present. Since about 26% of all pregnancies end in miscarriage, this information is crucial for your safety and to determine the next steps.
Gestational Age
Knowing how far along you are is critical. This information impacts the options available to you, as specific medical guidelines and laws depend on how many weeks into your pregnancy you are.
For example, some abortion methods are only approved up to certain weeks, and knowing your gestational age helps determine what options are best for you.
Pregnancy Location
An ultrasound can also determine if the pregnancy is developing in the uterus or elsewhere, such as in a fallopian tube, which is known as an ectopic pregnancy. Ectopic pregnancies are life-threatening and require immediate medical intervention.
Get a Free Ultrasound
At Cypress Valley Clinic, we believe you deserve clear, accurate answers in a supportive and caring environment. Our team is here to help you gather the information you need to make the best decision for your health and future.
All of our services are free and completely confidential.
Make your free pregnancy test appointment today, and take the next step by scheduling an ultrasound. We’re here to support you every step of the way.
