Ultrasounds

You may be thinking about pregnancy options right after receiving a positive test, or perhaps you’re feeling anxious about what lies ahead. No matter what you’re feeling, you should receive a limited ultrasound to confirm your pregnancy first.

Cleburne Pregnancy Center offers limited ultrasounds with a positive pregnancy test. This scan provides vital information about your pregnancy and health.

How Does an Ultrasound Work?

Ultrasound is a diagnostic tool that monitors the developing pregnancy and can detect certain health conditions. Receiving an initial ultrasound is crucial to confirm your pregnancy and move forward with critical information.

During an ultrasound, a small device called a transducer sends sound waves through your vagina (if you are very early on in your pregnancy) or through your abdomen. Those sound waves bounce off structures in your body, including the pregnancy and your reproductive organs, and create images on a screen.

What Does an Ultrasound Detect?

Once you’ve received a positive pregnancy test, an ultrasound detects the following:

• Viability: Is your pregnancy progressing, and is there a heartbeat? As many as 26% of all pregnancies end in miscarriage, which may require medical monitoring or treatment.
• Gestational age: How far along are you? Your gestational age can determine which abortion procedure you may qualify for (though it’s vital to note that abortion is illegal in Texas except in certain cases when the pregnant woman’s life or health is at risk).
• Location: Is your pregnancy located in the uterus? Some women have an ectopic pregnancy, which occurs when the fertilized egg implants in a location other than the uterus (such as a fallopian tube). This condition is life-threatening and needs emergency treatment.

Free Limited Ultrasounds

Cleburne Pregnancy Center provides limited ultrasounds following a positive pregnancy test at our center. We offer these scans during the first trimester and identify the key details needed for you to weigh your options carefully and protect your well-being.

Schedule a free and confidential appointment today to learn more.