An ultrasound is a medical procedure used to confirm pregnancy. It uses sound waves to create pictures of the pregnancy inside the body. It’s simple and very effective in diagnosing potential pregnancy complications and confirming the gestational age of a pregnancy.
A transvaginal ultrasound is done for women early in pregnancy, around 6-8 weeks. Most ultrasounds are done with an external wand over the top of the stomach. If you’re interested in learning more about an ultrasound before going about one, keep reading.
Why Do I Need an Ultrasound?
Safeguard your health and confirm your pregnancy with an ultrasound today. Going about an ultrasound before a pregnancy decision is essential.
Medical abortions are only recommended for women up to 10 weeks of pregnancy, according to the FDA. An ultrasound confirms three important details of your pregnancy, including:
- Gestational age (how far along you are)
- The viability of your pregnancy (whether it’s healthy & growing)
- The location of your pregnancy (if it’s ectopic)
Get the clarity you need about your pregnancy to determine what’s next. We can help you with a free pregnancy test and ultrasound referral and help answer your questions about your pregnancy options.
Free Pregnancy Services
Although we only provide ultrasound referrals at PVCPC, you can begin pregnancy confirmation with a pregnancy test! Our PVCPC tests are free, and staff will gladly talk with you about your next steps.
If a positive pregnancy test will be something you did not want to find out—having staff to meet with you and talk with you about your options can be very helpful. Talk to us for help.
Pregnancy brings difficulties for some, but you have three options for your pregnancy. We’re here to help navigate a potential unexpected pregnancy and inform you so you can make an informed decision.
Contact us for a free initial appointment.
