Free Ultrasounds Near Harrisburg, PA

Why Do I Need an Ultrasound?

Maybe your pregnancy test came back positive, but you’re not sure it’s accurate. Your next step is to receive an ultrasound. However, you may be wondering why you’d want an ultrasound, especially if you’re thinking about terminating the pregnancy. 

The answer is that ultrasounds provide the insight needed to make an informed and empowered decision for an unplanned pregnancy. They determine three key things about your pregnancy: viability, placement, and gestational age.

What is Pregnancy Viability?

A viable pregnancy means that the pregnancy is progressing. For example, at about 6 weeks gestation, the embryo should have a detectable heartbeat.[1] The goal of an ultrasound is to rule out a nonviable pregnancy, such as a miscarriage. If the pregnancy is not viable, it may end naturally without an abortion.

What is an Ectopic Pregnancy?

An ultrasound can also detect the placement (location) of the pregnancy. Normally, a pregnancy grows inside the uterus. A pregnancy growing outside of the uterus is called an ectopic pregnancy. This is a medical emergency and requires urgent treatment. If you are considering termination, it’s important to have an ultrasound first because the abortion pill will not end an ectopic pregnancy.

What is Gestational Age?

How far along am I? Your ultrasound can answer that question. It’s important to know how far along you are (also known as your gestational age), as the FDA has only approved the abortion pill up to 10 weeks of pregnancy.[2] 

Before scheduling an abortion, consider receiving a free ultrasound at Morning Star Clinics. Once your ultrasound determines how far along you are, our team of medical professionals will help you explore all of your pregnancy options, so you can make the best choice for your health and future. 

Schedule Your Free Ultrasound Today

No matter where you are in your unplanned pregnancy journey, you aren’t alone. Morning Star Clinics provides free ultrasounds in Harrisburg and Middletown, PA, so you can get the insight needed to make an informed decision.

Schedule your appointment today. All services are confidential and free of charge.

Abortion Information

Please be aware that Morning Star Clinics does not provide or refer for abortion services. Additionally, this article is not meant to be a substitute for medical advice or treatment. Our limited ultrasound examination is strictly for the purposes of confirming your pregnancy, detecting fetal cardiac activity, and estimating gestational age. We cannot diagnose any medical problems you may be experiencing, pregnancy-related or otherwise. 

Sources

1. Fetal Development. Cleveland Clinic. (2023, March 3). https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/articles/7247-fetal-development-stages-of-growth
2. Center for Drug Evaluation and Research. (2021, December 16). Mifeprex (Mifepristone). U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Rhttps://www.fda.gov/drugs/postmarket-drug-safety-information-patients-and-providers/mifeprex-mifepristone-information