When you are pregnant, clear information is essential. Before making any pregnancy decision, getting an ultrasound can provide key details about your health and help you move forward with greater confidence.
At Choices Family Resource Centers, we believe you deserve compassionate support, factual answers, and space to consider your options.
Schedule a no-cost appointment today to speak with our caring team. We’re here for you.
In the meantime, keep reading to learn why an ultrasound is so important to this process.
Confirm the Pregnancy and Its Location
One of the most important reasons to get an ultrasound is to confirm the pregnancy and determine where the pregnancy is located.
Not every pregnancy develops inside the uterus. In some cases, a pregnancy can grow outside the uterus, which is called an ectopic pregnancy. This is a serious medical condition that requires immediate attention and can affect what treatment is safe for you.
An ultrasound may also detect other concerns, such as a molar pregnancy or other complications that need prompt follow-up. Knowing this information early can help protect your health and prevent delays in receiving the right care.
Determine Viability and How Far Along You Are
An ultrasound can also show gestational age, or how far along the pregnancy is, and if the pregnancy is viable (developing and has a heartbeat).
Some procedures and choices available to you are based on gestational age, so having accurate information about the gestational age and viability of the pregnancy is essential.
Add to the Bigger Health Picture
During a pregnancy, an ultrasound is a key part of understanding your overall health.
During an in-person ultrasound visit, a healthcare professional may review your medical history, discuss symptoms, perform an exam, recommend blood or urine tests, and ask you about your health history.
Your full health history is important and can affect your pregnancy. Health concerns such as having an IUD in place, certain bleeding disorders, long-term corticosteroid use, allergies to certain medications, or other medical conditions can all affect your pregnancy and what care is safest for you.
Get the Support and Information You Need
If you are pregnant or suspect you may be pregnant, an ultrasound can offer important answers, protect your health, and help you make informed decisions.
At Choices Family Resource Centers, you can find support through ultrasounds, pregnancy tests, STD/STI information, and more.
Reach out to Choices Family Resource Centers today to learn more about your options and get the care and information you deserve.
Choices Family Resource Centers does not provide or refer for abortions.