Ultrasound

What’s an Ultrasound?

If you’re facing an unplanned pregnancy and thinking about abortion, an ultrasound is an important next step. It gives you the details you need about your pregnancy and helps protect your health.

How It Works

An ultrasound uses sound waves to create an image of what’s happening inside your body. For pregnancy, it can tell you:

• If there’s a heartbeat (to check if the pregnancy is viable)
• Where the pregnancy is located (inside the uterus or not)
• How far along you are (gestational age)

Why It Matters

An ultrasound gives you answers that a pregnancy test alone can’t. Here’s why it’s so important:

• Miscarriage check: About 10–20% of pregnancies end naturally. An ultrasound can confirm if your pregnancy is still developing.
• Gestational age: How far along you are matters. The abortion pill is only FDA-approved up to 10 weeks. Beyond that, a surgical abortion is usually required.
• Location: Pregnancies should grow in the uterus. If one develops somewhere else—like the fallopian tube—it’s called an ectopic pregnancy. This is a serious condition that needs immediate medical care, not abortion.

Get the Answers You Need

Knowing your pregnancy’s status, age, and location is key to making a safe and informed decision. An ultrasound gives you those answers so you can figure out your next steps.

Schedule Your Scan

Even if you’ve already done a home pregnancy test, you’ll need to take one at your appointment. After your pregnancy is confirmed, you can get a pregnancy confirmation ultrasound during the same visit if you qualify—making it simple and convenient. Call 336-677-1014 to schedule an appointment or learn more. Text a nurse anytime (24/7) at 336-443-6244.