If you’ve recently found out you’re pregnant and aren’t sure what to do next, you’re not alone. One of the most important first steps is getting an ultrasound. No matter the option you’re considering, an ultrasound can give you the critical information you need to make an informed and confident decision.
Lakes Life Care Center offers no-cost, confidential ultrasounds after a positive pregnancy test to help you understand what’s happening with your body and pregnancy. Schedule an initial pregnancy testing appointment today to get started.
What Does an Ultrasound Do?
An ultrasound uses sound waves to produce images of the inside of your body. This scan allows a medical professional to view the pregnancy and your reproductive system on a screen. It’s often the first tool to confirm whether you’re pregnant and learn essential health details.
At Lakes Life Care Center, we’ll perform an ultrasound if you qualify, help you understand the images you’re seeing, and answer your questions with compassion and care.
What an Ultrasound Tells You
Whether you’re thinking about continuing the pregnancy or not, here’s what an ultrasound can help you find out:
1. Is the Pregnancy Viable?
A viable pregnancy means the pregnancy is developing with a detectable heartbeat in the uterus. As many as 26% of all pregnancies end in miscarriage, sometimes even before symptoms appear. If an ultrasound shows that the pregnancy is not viable, you may need monitoring or treatment.
2. How Far Along Are You?
Knowing how many weeks pregnant you are—also called the gestational age—is essential. If you’re considering abortion, how far along you are determines what options may be available to you. For example, the FDA has approved the abortion pill through 10 weeks of pregnancy. After that, a surgical procedure may be required.
3. Where is the Pregnancy Located?
A healthy pregnancy grows in the uterus. However, in some cases, the fertilized egg implants outside the uterus, resulting in a condition called ectopic pregnancy. This condition is serious and requires immediate medical treatment.
An ultrasound is the only way to detect this early, preventing potentially life-threatening complications.
Get the Information You Need to Make an Informed Choice
Understanding your pregnancy via an ultrasound can help protect your health and give you clarity as you consider your next steps. At Lakes Life Care Center, we’re here to support you with free services and medically accurate information.
After a lab-quality pregnancy test, we’ll determine if you qualify for an ultrasound. Schedule a free and confidential appointment today. We’re here for you, every step of the way.
Lakes Life Care 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.