An ultrasound at Life Choices follows after a positive pregnancy test result during your no-cost appointment. Conducted by a medical professional, this scan will tell you essential details that a pregnancy test alone cannot. Here’s why scheduling an appointment to confirm your pregnancy is a healthy step, no matter which option you’re considering for your unexpected pregnancy.
Getting the Full Picture with an Ultrasound Scan
Ultrasound technology enables medical professionals to visualize your pregnancy and provide essential information about your health, safety, and options.
Even if you’re considering an abortion, an ultrasound is crucial. It can reveal details and potential issues that could impact available options and what’s considered safe for you.
What an Ultrasound Reveals
An ultrasound will tell you these three critical pieces of information:
The Location of Your Pregnancy
An ultrasound technician should be able to see your pregnancy inside your uterus.
If you’ve received a positive pregnancy test, but an ultrasound cannot locate a pregnancy inside the uterus, it’s either very early in your pregnancy, or you may need to see a health professional to rule out ectopic pregnancy or another issue. An ectopic pregnancy happens when the pregnancy implants inside a fallopian tube or another location. It’s considered a medical emergency requiring treatment, and an abortion will not make an impact as the pregnancy is outside the uterus.
While our limited OB ultrasounds are not diagnostic, we will point you in the right direction and provide medical referrals if the location can’t be confirmed.
The Presence of a Heartbeat
For pregnancies located inside the uterus, an ultrasound technician will screen for cardiac activity. This can look like flickering on the ultrasound screen. If no heartbeat is detected, we will refer you to a medical professional for the possibility of a miscarriage.
Miscarriages happen in an estimated 10-20% of known pregnancies, and the number could even be higher, as it happens before a pregnancy test ever comes to mind.
An abortion would not make sense in this circumstance because the pregnancy has already ended. An ultrasound can save you from undergoing a procedure with serious physical and emotional side effects for no reason.
How Far Along You Are (Gestational Age)
An ultrasound will take measurements and tell you how far along you are, known as gestational age. Since the abortion pill is only FDA-approved through ten weeks and Nebraska limits elective abortion through 12 weeks, this is essential information to have as you consider abortion in the context of your health, safety, and legal options.
Additionally, if you’re considering parenting or adoption, an ultrasound will estimate your potential due date to help you plan for the future.
We’re Here to Help at No Cost
Get the answers, details, and help you need in Fremont, Nebraska. Our caring team is ready to provide the care you deserve as you consider your pregnancy options.
Schedule a free and confidential appointment today!