It may sound unbelievable to create images from sound waves, but that’s precisely what an ultrasound does. By having an ultrasound, you protect your health and learn more about your pregnancy.
At Friends for Life Pregnancy Center, we believe everyone deserves to have as much information about their pregnancy as possible, so we offer no-cost limited ultrasounds.
Contact us and ask how to receive a no-cost, limited obstetrical ultrasound.
What Is an Ultrasound?
Ultrasound (also called a sonogram) uses high-frequency sound waves to provide real-time images of the inside of your body. Many healthcare professionals use ultrasound for various reasons, but an ultrasound during pregnancy offers valuable information to determine your next steps.
When you receive an ultrasound at Friends for Life Pregnancy Center, our sonographer places a gel on your abdomen. They then use a small, handheld instrument called a transducer and rub it through the gel.
According to the Mayo Clinic, the transducer sends sound waves into your body, collects the ones that bounce back, and sends them to a computer, which creates a real-time image.
Why Do I Need an Ultrasound?
You would think a missed period and a positive pregnancy test would be all you need to prove you are pregnant, but a pregnancy test only indicates the presence of a particular hormone. An ultrasound confirms that your pregnancy is progressing inside the uterus.
There is much more to know. Here’s what you’ll learn through an ultrasound.
Am I Still Pregnant or Have I Miscarried?
Experts estimate that as many as 26% of all pregnancies end in a miscarriage. It is possible to get a positive pregnancy test result days or weeks following a miscarriage because it takes a woman’s body time to return to pre-pregnancy hormone levels.
If the ultrasound detects a heartbeat, you have not miscarried.
How Far Along Am I?
The gestational age is the number of weeks you have been pregnant. Many women are surprised to learn they have been pregnant longer than they realized.
The sonographer can take measurements to determine the exact gestational age. This is especially critical if you are considering an abortion. The FDA approves the use of the drugs in the abortion pill method through ten weeks of gestation only.
Where Is My Pregnancy Located?
Although rare, an ectopic pregnancy means it is growing in the wrong location, usually in one of the fallopian tubes. As it grows, it becomes a life-threatening health issue, and you must see your healthcare provider immediately to treat it.
Get a No-Cost and Confidential Limited Ultrasound
Don’t skip this essential step. Schedule your no-cost appointment at Friends for Life Pregnancy Center today. Once we confirm your pregnancy, we can discuss your options and available resources. We’re here for you.
Friends for Life Pregnancy Center does not perform or refer for abortion.
All abortion information sourced in this blog is based on accurate information at the time of writing.
