Are you unexpectedly pregnant and wondering why you need an ultrasound and what to expect? An ultrasound is a scan that uses sound waves to reveal critical details about your pregnancy.
Ultrasounds are needed to confirm the health of your pregnancy and how far along it is. At Care Net of Carbon County, after you receive a positive, lab-certified pregnancy test, we also offer a complimentary limited OB ultrasound at no expense to you.
How Ultrasounds Work
A prenatal ultrasound is performed during pregnancy to confirm vital details. Typically, an ultrasound technician or nurse performs the ultrasound.
During a prenatal ultrasound, a handheld device called a transducer sends sound waves through your abdomen or vagina. The sound waves bounce off structures inside your body, including the pregnancy and reproductive organs.
Sound waves are converted into images that you can choose to see or not. An ultrasound is a standard diagnostic tool that does not involve radiation.
How Ultrasounds Safeguard Your Health
Whether you’re considering abortion or not, an ultrasound is a vital step that can help protect your health. Ultrasounds reveal the following important details about your pregnancy:
- How far along are you? An ultrasound will take measurements that can accurately determine the gestational age of your pregnancy. This is vital if you’re considering an abortion, since the abortion pill drugs are only FDA-approved through 10 weeks gestation.
- Location. Pregnancies should develop in the uterus. However, sometimes, the fertilized egg attaches and grows outside the uterus. This is called an ectopic pregnancy. It’s a life-threatening emergency that needs immediate medical treatment.
- Viability. As many as 26% of pregnancies end in miscarriage, and it’s possible to experience one without any immediate symptoms. An ultrasound will confirm signs of life and rule out miscarriage.
Get Answers Today
You are not alone as you seek answers during your pregnancy. We are here to walk with you and help you get the facts so you can make an informed decision.
You are braver than you know. Schedule a free pregnancy testing appointment with us today, and we can proceed from there.
Care Net of Carbon County does not provide or refer for abortions.
All abortion information sourced in this blog is based on accurate information at the time of writing.