With all of the emotions that accompany an unplanned pregnancy, having free resources and support can help in a big way. Pregnancy causes lots of questions and concerns; that’s normal. Take time to confirm your pregnancy and learn about all your options before making any decision. Here are some of the ways a free ultrasound can change your life when finding out you’re pregnant. You are not alone in your pregnancy journey.
How Does An Ultrasound Work?
An ultrasound uses high-frequency sound waves to capture images inside your body. An ultrasound uses a handheld device, called a transducer, over a thin layer of gel on your skin to transmit the ultrasound waves. After this, a live image can be seen on a screen, detecting the fetus and heartbeat.
You will want to receive an ultrasound during your first trimester (the first 13 weeks of pregnancy) to measure the size of the fetus.
Receive Pregnancy Clarity
Get the clarity you need to move forward with a pregnancy decision via an ultrasound. An ultrasound confirms three significant things:
- If your pregnancy is viable
- The location of your pregnancy (if it’s in or outside the uterus)
- How far along you are
These are just some of the many things you need to know about your pregnancy before making a pregnancy decision.
Be Alerted of Risks
An ultrasound can detect and alert you to common pregnancy complications. More than 20% of pregnancies end in a natural miscarriage, which an ultrasound would reveal if your pregnancy test initially came back positive. An ectopic pregnancy is also common for women, where the pregnancy is located outside the uterus.
Both of these complications are dangerous if not detected. An abortion procedure is not necessary if these have occurred. It’s vital that you confirm the health of your pregnancy with an ultrasound to determine what your next options are.
Get The Support You Need
We at Life Choices are here to support women in every stage of their pregnancy. Whether you need free pregnancy testing, an ultrasound, or education on your pregnancy options, we are here to support you. A free ultrasound can change your life when dealing with the rollercoaster ride of an unplanned pregnancy. You can do this.
Schedule a free and confidential ultrasound appointment with us today.