Ultrasounds
Confirming your pregnancy is about more than just a positive test. Following a positive result at our clinic, our licensed medical team provides free, limited OB ultrasounds to offer the clarity you need. In a safe and supportive environment, we help you confirm your pregnancy’s location, viability, and gestational age. This medical step ensures you have the accurate information necessary to understand your health and your options.
Why Do I Need an Ultrasound?
At NextStep, we are committed to empowering you with evidence-based care and compassionate support so you can make an informed choice for your future.
An ultrasound is an essential next step in your journey. While a pregnancy test identifies the presence of pregnancy hormones, an ultrasound provides the medical details required to move forward safely. Our professional team focuses on three key areas:
Location: It is critical to ensure the pregnancy is located within the uterus. An ultrasound can rule out an ectopic pregnancy, which occurs when a pregnancy develops outside the uterus and requires immediate medical attention.
Viability: We check for a fetal heartbeat to determine if the pregnancy is progressing. Since a significant percentage of early pregnancies end in natural miscarriage, confirming viability is vital before making any decisions.
Gestational Age: Our medical team will provide an estimate of how far along you are. This information is necessary to understand which options are available to you.
