Pregnancy Center Plus performs on-site ultrasounds free of charge for the purposes of verifying the location, date, and viability of the pregnancy.
What Ultrasounds Can Reveal
Location of pregnancy: The fetus should be in the uterus. A pregnancy that develops somewhere other than within the uterus is a problem. This happens usually in the fallopian tube but can be elsewhere in the pelvis. An ectopic pregnancy must be terminated, as it is dangerous to the mother.
Date of pregnancy: Most doctors count the duration of pregnancy starting from the first day of the last menstrual period (LMP). This is because it is hard to know exactly when a woman ovulates and conception occurs. It is easier to know the first day of a woman’s last menstrual period. Also called gestational age. Basically, it means how far along you are.
Viability of pregnancy: A Viable Pregnancy is one in which the baby can be born and have a reasonable chance of survival. By contrast, a nonviable pregnancy is one in which the baby has no chance of being born alive-an example is an Ectopic Pregnancy.
Important Questions to Ask
It is important to know all the facts about your pregnancy before you make any decision.
- Are you really pregnant?
- How far along are you?
- Are you at risk for natural miscarriage?
- Do you have a tubal pregnancy requiring immediate medical attention?
- Are you expecting twins?
If our staff determines that an ultrasound would be appropriate for you, one of our medical professionals will perform the ultrasound at the Center. If we are unable to perform an ultrasound in your situation, you will be referred to another doctor or a hospital.
Contact us to discuss your circumstances. We are here to answer your questions and provide support. You can use the link above to schedule an appointment, call us, or walk in. We also have a 24-hour Nurse Chat line if you need an answer right now.
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