Ultrasound
A positive pregnancy test is only the first step in establishing a diagnosis of pregnancy. Our certified sonography trained, registered nurse uses ultrasound technology to determine the viability of a pregnancy.
We are able to see a beating heart, measure how far along a pregnancy is, and assess early detection of a non-intrauterine pregnancy. Our Medical Director, a physician, reads every ultrasound to ultimately confirm the diagnosis of pregnancy.
The ultrasound can assist in several important areas:
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Determine if there is a non-intrauterine pregnancy or a pregnancy outside of the womb, which can be life threatening.
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Determine how far along the patient is in the pregnancy. (Determine gestational age of the fetus.)
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Look for signs of viability. (A viable pregnancy is one that is capable of developing under normal conditions.)