If you think you might be pregnant, getting answers sooner rather than later can help you better understand your health and pregnancy. Early pregnancy testing can help confirm whether you’re pregnant and give you the information needed to make timely decisions about your health and next steps.
However, a pregnancy test is only part of the picture. If your test is positive, an ultrasound can provide additional information about your pregnancy, including how far along you are, where the pregnancy is located, and whether the pregnancy appears to be progressing.
Options Pregnancy Clinic provides free and confidential pregnancy testing and limited ultrasounds. Contact us to learn more.
A Home Test Is Just the Beginning
A positive home pregnancy test tells you one thing: that the pregnancy hormone hCG was detected in your urine. What it can’t tell you is where the pregnancy is located, how far along you are, or if the pregnancy appears to be progressing, including the presence of cardiac activity when appropriate.
That’s where Options Pregnancy Clinic can help.
Why Timing Matters
hCG levels rise gradually after a fertilized egg implants in the uterus. Testing too early, before hCG levels are high enough to be detected, can produce a false negative result.
For most women, the most reliable time to test is after the first day of a missed period. If your cycle is irregular or you’re unsure of your timing, our team can help you figure out the best window. Testing with a first morning sample, when urine is most concentrated, can also improve accuracy.
Even if you’ve already taken a home test, a lab-quality pregnancy test at our clinic provides a more reliable confirmation.
What Happens After a Positive Test
Following a positive test at the Options Pregnancy Clinic, you can receive an ultrasound. It answers the questions a pregnancy test cannot:
- Is the pregnancy located inside the uterus? This rules out an ectopic pregnancy, which is a medical emergency requiring immediate care.
- Is the pregnancy developing normally, with detectable cardiac activity?
- How far along are you? Gestational age directly affects which options are available to you.
This information isn’t just helpful, it’s necessary for making any informed decision about your health and your future.
You Don’t Have to Figure This Out Alone
Whatever you’re feeling right now, Options Pregnancy Clinic is here to walk through it with you. Our team provides free pregnancy testing and limited ultrasounds in a confidential, supportive environment, no pressure, no judgment.
Schedule your appointment today.
Options Pregnancy Clinic does not offer or refer for abortions.