Ultrasounds

After a positive pregnancy test, Cove Care may be able to provide a no-cost ultrasound. The scan can show details about the pregnancy that a urine test cannot.

A pregnancy test detects hCG, a hormone the body begins producing after an embryo implants in the uterine lining. The presence of hCG can indicate pregnancy, but a confirmation ultrasound may provide the following details: How far along the pregnancy is; Whether the pregnancy is located in the uterus; Whether cardiac activity can be detected.

The number of weeks a pregnancy has developed is called the gestational age. An ultrasound uses measurements taken during the scan to provide an estimate. Where Is the Pregnancy Located? An ultrasound may show whether the pregnancy is developing inside the uterus. Cove Care's ultrasound does not diagnose an ectopic pregnancy. If the pregnancy cannot be seen inside the uterus or the scan raises a medical concern, you may be referred for additional evaluation.

An ultrasound uses high-frequency sound waves to create images of structures inside the body. It does not use X-rays or radiation. The scan may be performed abdominally or transvaginally. Before beginning, the nurse will explain which method is recommended, answer your questions, and ask for your consent. Afterward, the available findings will be reviewed with you.

Before an ultrasound is scheduled, you will complete a pregnancy test, and a nurse will review your timing and other medical criteria. Contact us or choose an upcoming mobile stop to find out whether you qualify.