When you receive a positive pregnancy test, it can bring both insight and new questions. While testing indicates a potential pregnancy, it does not provide all the information you need.
Ultrasound imaging provides details that can help protect your health and guide your next steps. At Greater Hope Care Center, we provide confidential ultrasound referrals following a positive lab-quality pregnancy test, allowing you to gain a clearer understanding of your pregnancy.
Facing an unplanned pregnancy often means making decisions while feeling uncertain. Having accurate medical information can reduce stress and help you move forward with greater confidence.
What an Ultrasound Can Tell You
An ultrasound uses sound waves to create an image of the pregnancy and can confirm details you need to make an educated decision. These details include:
- Viability: This refers to whether the pregnancy appears to be developing and whether a heartbeat is present. Because as many as 26% of all pregnancies end in miscarriage, this information matters before making any decisions. If you have miscarried, you will need medical follow-up and potentially treatment to prevent complications.
- Gestational Age: Your gestational age is how far along you are in your pregnancy. This critical detail affects what options are available. As an example, medical abortion is FDA-approved up to 10 weeks of gestation.
- Location: Where the pregnancy has implanted matters for your safety. A typical pregnancy is located in the uterus. An ectopic pregnancy, which occurs outside the uterus, can cause life-threatening complications like severe bleeding if left untreated, and it cannot develop normally.
Why This Information Is Important
Understanding these details helps protect your physical health and prevents unnecessary risks. Gestational age is especially important for clients researching abortion information, as certain procedures are time-limited. Knowing the location of the pregnancy is also critical for safety reasons, regardless of which option you are considering.
Ultrasound can also be helpful for clients who feel unsure or conflicted. Having factual information often creates space for calmer, more thoughtful decision-making.
What to Expect From the Referral Process
After a positive lab-quality pregnancy test, a member of our team will explain how ultrasound referrals work and what the appointment may involve. You’ll have time to ask questions, express concerns, and understand how the information may impact your options.
Greater Hope Care Center plans to offer ultrasounds on-site in the future, and we’ll keep you updated as this service becomes available.
Your health matters. Request a free, confidential pregnancy testing appointment to see if you qualify for an ultrasound referral. Or you can schedule directly by calling us at (570) 772-0337.
Greater Hope Care Center does not provide or refer for abortions.
