How Can Ultrasound Results Help Guide Pregnancy Care Decisions?
Discovering you’re pregnant can feel like an emotional rollercoaster.
No matter if you’re excited, scared, or somewhere in between, having accurate information about your pregnancy is an essential first step toward making a confident decision.
At Nova Women’s Health, we’re committed to providing clarity and care through our pregnancy services, which include pregnancy testing, limited obstetrical ultrasounds, STD testing and treatment, and more. Schedule your appointment today!
Ultrasounds Tell You More Details
A pregnancy test alone cannot confirm everything you need to know about your pregnancy. An ultrasound provides details that directly influence your care. By using sound waves to create real-time images, an ultrasound gives your provider an inside look at your uterus and pregnancy.
Key Details an Ultrasound Reveals
- Pregnancy Location: An ultrasound confirms if your pregnancy is located inside the uterus. If it’s ectopic (outside the uterus), you’ll need immediate medical treatment to prevent life-threatening bleeding.
- Gestational Age: Knowing how far along you are in your pregnancy helps you know your estimated due date and understand the options and resources available to you.
- Viability: An ultrasound checks for the presence of a heartbeat to rule out miscarriage, which can happen in the early weeks of pregnancy.
How This Information Guides Care
Once you know the above information, you can take one of two paths.
- Seek Medical Care: If an ultrasound points to a miscarriage or ectopic pregnancy, you would know to seek urgent medical care to prevent infection or any complications.
- Weigh Your Options with New Information: Once you receive information on your gestational age, you’ll know which abortion options are available, based on medical recommendations and state laws. You will also know your estimated due date when considering parenting or adoption.
If your ultrasound confirms you have a healthy, progressing pregnancy, you can decide to begin taking prenatal vitamins and reviewing your prenatal care options.
Support for Every Decision
At Nova Women’s Health, we believe every woman deserves compassionate care and support.
Contact us today to schedule your no-cost, confidential ultrasound and receive the information you need to determine your best next steps.
Pregnancy Testing
Think you're pregnant? Did you miss your period? Maybe your mind is racing a million miles a minute. We understand how surreal this time can feel, but you are stronger than you know. Visit Nova for no-cost, lab-quality pregnancy testing.
Limited Ultrasound
Wondering if you need an ultrasound or what an ultrasound appointment is like? An ultrasound is the second step to clarity after getting positive pregnancy testing results. This step is essential for learning more about your pregnancy options.
STI Testing & Treatment
If you’re sexually active, get tested for STDs today to get the clarity you need. Many STDs do not have immediate symptoms. Our medical team is here to walk with you and help you understand your test results. We offer no-cost limited STD treatments as well.
Pregnancy Testing
Think you're pregnant? Did you miss your period? Maybe your mind is racing a million miles a minute. We understand how surreal this time can feel, but you are stronger than you know. Visit Nova for no-cost, lab-quality pregnancy testing.
Limited Ultrasound
Wondering if you need an ultrasound or what an ultrasound appointment is like? An ultrasound is the second step to clarity after getting positive pregnancy testing results. This step is essential for learning more about your pregnancy options.
STI Testing & Treatment
If you’re sexually active, get tested for STDs today to get the clarity you need. Many STDs do not have immediate symptoms. Our medical team is here to walk with you and help you understand your test results. We offer no-cost limited STD treatments as well.
