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Do I Need an Ultrasound?

Have you received positive pregnancy testing results and are wondering if an ultrasound is necessary? No matter what option you’re considering, an ultrasound is vital to confirming your pregnancy details and safeguarding your health.

At Pregnancy Options Miami, we can provide a free limited ultrasound following positive pregnancy testing results with us.

The Ultrasound Process

An ultrasound is an imaging technique that uses sound waves to create images of the pregnancy. No radiation is used during an ultrasound procedure.

The two types of prenatal ultrasounds include transvaginal and abdominal ultrasounds.

A transvaginal ultrasound uses a wand-like device placed inside the vagina. You may feel some discomfort during the ultrasound as the device is inserted. An abdominal ultrasound is completed by moving a device over your belly.

Confirm Your Pregnancy Details 

Once you receive a positive pregnancy test, an ultrasound is important to understand where your pregnancy stands. It can also clarify your options. For example, the FDA only recommends medical abortion through 10 weeks of pregnancy.

An ultrasound confirms three important pregnancy details, including:

  1. Viability (whether your pregnancy is progressing)
  2. Location (whether it’s growing within your uterus)
  3. How far along you are (gestational age) 

Potential Pregnancy Complications

An ultrasound can alert you to certain potential pregnancy complications. Some women experience a miscarriage or ectopic pregnancy. Miscarriage occurs before 20 weeks gestation and happens in around 10% to 20% of known pregnancies.

An ectopic pregnancy occurs when a fertilized egg implants and grows outside the main cavity of the uterus. This pregnancy complication requires immediate medical attention as it could be life-threatening if not treated promptly.

Free Limited Ultrasound

Protect your health with a free limited ultrasound conducted by our medical team. To qualify, you will need positive pregnancy testing results with us. We are here to help you get answers so you can make an informed pregnancy decision.

Schedule a free and confidential pregnancy testing appointment to get started. We can go from there.