How Can Ultrasound Results Help Guide Pregnancy Care Decisions?

Finding out you might be pregnant can bring up a lot of emotions and a lot of questions. Before making any decisions, it helps to get a clear picture of where things stand medically. An ultrasound can give you important information that a pregnancy test simply can’t.

HeartReach Center is here to help you get those answers. Schedule a free, confidential appointment today.

What Can an Ultrasound Tell Me?

An ultrasound can reveal quite a bit. Here are some of the key things it may help determine:

How far along you are: Knowing your gestational age is important because it can influence which medical options may be available and what type of care is appropriate at this stage.

Where the pregnancy is located: Most pregnancies develop in the uterus, but occasionally one may form outside of it. This is called an ectopic pregnancy and requires early attention, as it can become a serious medical concern.

Whether the pregnancy is viable or progressing: An ultrasound can detect a fetal heartbeat when one is present, and it can also pick up on early signs of a miscarriage or other complications that might need follow-up.

Why Does This Matter?

An ultrasound is one of the most important steps you can take early in a pregnancy. An ultrasound gives you concrete information about how far along you are, where the pregnancy is located, and how the pregnancy is progressing, so you’re not left guessing. 

This information can shape your care and help you have more meaningful conversations with your healthcare provider about what comes next.

Where Can I Get an Ultrasound?

HeartReach Center offers free pregnancy testing and ultrasounds. If you think you may be pregnant, contact HeartReach Center today to schedule a confidential appointment and learn more about your pregnancy and available support resources.

Can’t Make It to Our Wasilla Location?

HeartReach Center also has a Mobile Medical Unit that travels throughout the Mat-Su Valley, bringing free pregnancy testing, limited ultrasounds, and STI/STD testing right to your community. If getting to Wasilla is a challenge, we come to you. Call us at (907) 373-3456 to find out when the MMU will be in your area.