How Can Ultrasound Results Help Guide Pregnancy Care Decisions?
Discovering you’re pregnant can bring a flood of emotions, and whether you feel surprised, uncertain, or hopeful, getting accurate information about your pregnancy is the best first step toward making an informed decision about your next steps. Obtaining the necessary information is often best achieved through an ultrasound scan.
At Pregnancy Options Miami, we provide free, confidential ultrasounds to help you better understand your pregnancy and protect your health. Contact us to learn more and schedule yours today.
Why Ultrasound Matters
A pregnancy test can confirm that the hormone hCG is present, but it can’t tell you everything you need to know. An ultrasound gives a clearer picture by using sound waves to create images of what’s happening inside your uterus.
These results provide essential information that guides your medical care and pregnancy decisions.
Key Details an Ultrasound Reveals
1. Pregnancy Location
An ultrasound confirms whether your pregnancy is located inside the uterus. If it’s ectopic (outside the uterus), it can be life-threatening and requires immediate medical attention.
2. Gestational Age
Ultrasound imaging helps determine how far along you are in your pregnancy.
Understanding which stage your pregnancy is in is important because your gestational age affects the options available to you and the type of medical care that is appropriate at this stage. (For example, the abortion pill is only approved for use by the FDA through the first 10 weeks of pregnancy.)
3. Viability
Your provider will check for a heartbeat and other signs of a progressing pregnancy. If there’s no heartbeat, it may indicate a miscarriage that requires medical follow-up.
How Ultrasound Results Guide Your Next Steps
Once you have these details, you and your healthcare provider can determine the best care for you.
If an ultrasound shows an ectopic pregnancy or miscarriage, you’ll know to seek medical treatment right away.
If your pregnancy is progressing normally, you can explore your options—whether that’s learning about abortion procedures and risks, or beginning prenatal care.
No matter what you’re considering, having all the facts first helps you make confident, safe choices.
Get Clarity and Care
At Pregnancy Options Miami, we believe every woman deserves to make informed decisions about her health. Our medical staff provides free, limited ultrasounds after a positive pregnancy test and confidential support to help you understand your options.
Schedule your free ultrasound appointment today to get the answers you need and take your next step with confidence.