ultrasound...
When determined necessary by the New Beginnings medical staff, a limited obstetrical
ultrasound may be offered after a positive pregnancy test. The ultrasound will be performed by
a trained nurse or sonographer.
The purpose of the limited ultrasound is to 1) confirm pregnancy and 2) determine if the
pregnancy is viable, and 3) measure gestational age. A viable pregnancy occurs when the
fetus is in the uterus and a heartbeat is observed by a trained professional.
ultrasound may be offered after a positive pregnancy test. The ultrasound will be performed by
a trained nurse or sonographer.
The purpose of the limited ultrasound is to 1) confirm pregnancy and 2) determine if the
pregnancy is viable, and 3) measure gestational age. A viable pregnancy occurs when the
fetus is in the uterus and a heartbeat is observed by a trained professional.
A urine pregnancy test can not
determine a viable pregnancy. A urine
test uses the presence of the hormone
hCG to indicate pregnancy.
However, the hormone hCG may be
present in a woman's urine up to 6-8
weeks after a miscarriage, abortion, or
vaginal/caesarian delivery.
If you feel you need an ultrasound,
please contact us to discuss your
situation.
determine a viable pregnancy. A urine
test uses the presence of the hormone
hCG to indicate pregnancy.
However, the hormone hCG may be
present in a woman's urine up to 6-8
weeks after a miscarriage, abortion, or
vaginal/caesarian delivery.
If you feel you need an ultrasound,
please contact us to discuss your
situation.
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