A positive pregnancy test often leads to more questions. You may wonder how long you’ve been pregnant and about your available options.
An ultrasound provides details that a pregnancy test does not and can answer your questions.
If you think you might be pregnant or want to confirm your positive pregnancy test, visit Care Net Pregnancy Centers of Albuquerque. We offer free and confidential pregnancy services to support you.
Read on to learn how an ultrasound scan provides clarity.
An Ultrasound Tells You Your Gestational Age
An ultrasound provides an inside look at your uterus and identifies how far along you are in your pregnancy (your gestational age). It will also estimate your due date, which can help make parenting or adoption plans.
If you’re considering abortion, you will need to know your gestational age for safety reasons. The FDA has only approved medical abortion through the first ten weeks (70 days) of pregnancy. After that timeframe, another type of abortion might be considered safer for your situation.
An Ultrasound Reveals Critical Health Details
About 10-20% of known pregnancies end in miscarriage, which is a sudden pregnancy loss before the 20th week. An ultrasound will look for a heartbeat and verify whether your pregnancy is progressing.
Additionally, an ultrasound will identify the location of your pregnancy. A normal pregnancy attaches inside the uterus, while an ectopic pregnancy attaches outside the uterus, usually in a fallopian tube. This condition can lead to life-threatening bleeding if left untreated.
In either case of miscarriage or ectopic pregnancy, you would need to seek treatment as soon as possible to protect your long-term and reproductive health.
Protect Your Health at Care Net Pregnancy Centers
Care Net Pregnancy Centers of Albuquerque offers professional pregnancy services to ensure you protect your health and safety as you consider your options.
Schedule your free and confidential appointment today to verify your pregnancy and learn essential details for your decision-making. We’re here to serve you.