Limited OB Ultrasound
Confirm the viability of your pregnancy to help you understand your next best steps.
Why Do I Need an Ultrasound?
An ultrasound helps confirm several things you need to know before moving forward with your pregnancy decision.
- How far along am I?
- Does my pregnancy appear viable?
- Is my pregnancy developing in my uterus?
If you are considering an abortion, an ultrasound can help you determine pregnancy viability and how far along you are which impacts what abortion procedures are options.
What is a Limited OB Ultrasound?
A limited OB ultrasound is a safe and painless procedure that uses sound waves transmitted into your stomach to get a picture of your pregnancy. These pictures will verify if your pregnancy is alive, if it is in the proper location in your uterus, and will confirm the age of your pregnancy. This information will be very important as you consider all of your pregnancy options.
What is Pregnancy Viability?
A viable pregnancy means the pregnancy has a heartbeat, is in the right location, and is growing at an expected rate. An ultrasound can confirm viability and rule out a miscarriage or ectopic pregnancy. Both of these are non-viable pregnancies which require medical attention and an abortion is not needed.
What is Gestational Age?
Gestational age is how many weeks pregnant you are. Knowing how far along you are helps determine what pregnancy options you have, especially if you are considering abortion.
Why Should I Have an Ultrasound Before an Abortion?
Almost 1 in 5 pregnancies end in natural miscarriages. Even if you’ve already had a positive pregnancy test, you might not need an abortion. Having an abortion without an ultrasound can also mean risking an ectopic pregnancy (a life-threatening condition) or an incomplete abortion. An ultrasound can confirm your pregnancy is viable.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How soon can a pregnancy be seen on an ultrasound?
A pregnancy may become seen by ultrasound at approximately 6 weeks of gestation, measured from the first day of your last menstrual period. The heartbeat is often visible around 6 weeks, but it may be too early to detect, especially when pregnancy dates are uncertain.
Do I need an ultrasound if I’m considering abortion?
Yes. An ultrasound provides important information before you make a pregnancy decision. It determines gestational age (how far along you are), whether the pregnancy appears to be located in the uterus (rules out ectopic pregnancy), and identify whether a heartbeat is visible.
This information can affect which procedures or medications may be considered and may identify findings that require additional medical evaluation. The abortion pill does not treat an ectopic pregnancy. An ultrasound cannot completely rule out every pregnancy complication, and follow-up care may sometimes be necessary.
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Find out how far along you are with an ultrasound. Get all the information you need to make an informed pregnancy decision.