How Does an Ultrasound Work?

Ultrasounds are one of the most effective ways healthcare professionals can evaluate an early pregnancy. At Vida Medical Clinic, we provide limited obstetric ultrasounds as part of our professional medical services, offering compassionate care in a supportive, judgment-free environment.

A limited ultrasound can confirm whether your pregnancy is located inside the uterus, detect the presence of a heartbeat, and help estimate how far along you may be. These details are essential to understanding your pregnancy and exploring your options.

What Happens During an Ultrasound?

Ultrasound technology uses high-frequency sound waves to create images of the inside of your body. At Vida, a licensed medical professional will perform your scan, either by gently moving a handheld device (called a transducer) over your abdomen or by inserting a small transducer into the vaginal canal, depending on how far along you are in your pregnancy.

The sound waves bounce off structures in your body and return as echoes, which the machine translates into an image on the screen. This lets our nurses observe what’s happening inside the uterus in real-time.

What Can I Expect to See?

Depending on the stage of your pregnancy, the ultrasound may reveal an embryo or fetus, the presence or absence of cardiac activity (a heartbeat), and the location of the pregnancy. Around six weeks, a flickering heartbeat may be visible.

During an ultrasound, measurements are taken to determine the gestational age and provide an estimated due date if the pregnancy progresses. If anything appears abnormal, such as signs of an ectopic pregnancy, we will help you in seeking further medical evaluation immediately.

Why an Ultrasound Matters

Regardless of what pregnancy decision you’re considering, a limited ultrasound offers vital medical information that helps protect your health. It confirms how far along you are, checks viability of pregnancy, and ensures the pregnancy is developing in the proper location.

After receiving a positive pregnancy test at our clinic, you may be eligible for a no-cost ultrasound at Vida Medical Clinic. Eligibility and scheduling depend on your current pregnancy status.

Schedule a No-Cost, Confidential Appointment

At Vida Medical Clinic, we offer no-cost pregnancy testing and limited ultrasounds to women in the community who are navigating unexpected pregnancies. We’ll walk with you step by step, providing answers, medical support, and resources so you can explore every option available to you.

Contact us today to schedule a confidential appointment and get the compassionate care you deserve.