Without an ultrasound, you can’t confirm your pregnancy and learn essential information to protect your health and guide your next steps. However, you may not know what details this scan provides, especially if you’ve never had one.
At Adira Clinic, we want you to have all the resources needed to stay safe and make informed decisions. Our licensed and trained staff offers free ultrasounds to provide those critical details, offering clarity and peace of mind as you move through the decision-making process.
Schedule a free appointment today to get started. Or keep reading to learn more.
Understanding the Basics
Before getting into the details, it’s helpful to learn how exactly an ultrasound works. This scan uses sound waves emitted by a small device called a transducer. Those sound waves bounce off different structures in your body, including the pregnancy.
The sound waves become images that can be viewed on a screen, allowing the ultrasound technician to see the developing pregnancy and your reproductive system. Your healthcare provider uses ultrasounds to monitor your pregnancy and recommend additional care as needed.
Most women only have one or two ultrasounds during their pregnancy unless their provider recommends more for high-risk conditions or other situations. The initial ultrasound you’ll receive, also called a “dating ultrasound,” will confirm your pregnancy.
Let’s review what you’ll learn during that first scan.
Learning Critical Information
Only an ultrasound can confirm your pregnancy and help you better understand your options. This scan provides the following information.
Viability
An ultrasound will determine whether your pregnancy is progressing and if there is a heartbeat. As many as 26% of all pregnancies end in miscarriage, and if you’ve had one, you may need monitoring or medical treatment to avoid complications.
Gestational Age
Knowing how far along you are will clarify what options are available to you. For example, medical abortion drugs are FDA-approved only through 10 weeks gestation, and taking them after this time isn’t recommended.
Additionally, it’s important to consider that abortion is banned in Texas unless the woman’s life or health is deemed to be at risk.
Location
An ultrasound tells you whether your pregnancy is located in the uterus. Some women have an ectopic pregnancy, a life-threatening condition where the fertilized egg implants in another location (like the fallopian tube).
Ectopic pregnancies require immediate medical treatment to protect your health.
Before making any decision, get an ultrasound to confirm your pregnancy and get the answers you need. We can help.
Find Clarity With Us
Adira Clinic is here to provide the support and information you need. Following positive pregnancy testing with us, our staff will determine whether an ultrasound can be performed. We’ll walk you through the process and ensure you understand the details of your pregnancy.
Schedule a free and confidential appointment today. We’re excited to meet you.
All abortion information sourced in this blog is accurate at the time of writing.