Ultrasound Services

Once you have received a positive medical-grade pregnancy test, it’s time for an ultrasound. If you’re considering abortion, it’s essential to understand your pregnancy details. At AGAPE in Des Moines and Indianola, Iowa, we provide free ultrasound services at our locations in Iowa, to help you learn more about your pregnancy and your options.

An ultrasound confirms three important health factors:

• How far along am I?
• Is the pregnancy in my uterus?
• Is the pregnancy viable (the pregnancy has not miscarried and is not ectopic)?

It’s important to confirm a viable (the pregnancy has not miscarried and is not ectopic) pregnancy before deciding what to do. Make sure you are pregnant before making any plans.

An ultrasound uses high-frequency sound waves to generate an image of your uterus onto a monitor. With a transabdominal ultrasound, a gel-like substance is put on your belly, and then a transducer device is rubbed over the gel to pick up the sound waves and onto a screen for your viewing if you’d like. With a transvaginal ultrasound, a transducer is inserted inside your vagina.

No matter what pregnancy choices you’re considering, a confirmation ultrasound empowers you with important medical information about what’s going on in your body.

1. How far along am I? Abortion procedures vary based on the gestational age of a fetus, so you should know how far along you are in your pregnancy. An ultrasound can determine your eligibility for the abortion pill. ²
2. Is the pregnancy in my uterus? ³  An ectopic pregnancy (or tubal pregnancy) can pose a life-threatening risk to you. Because abortion procedures focus on emptying the uterus only, you need to be sure that your pregnancy is located in your uterus and not in your fallopian tubes.
3. Is the pregnancy viable (the pregnancy has not miscarried and is not ectopic)? ⁴  According to the Mayo Clinic, miscarriage rates can be as high as 20%. An ultrasound can tell you if your pregnancy is non-viable (no heartbeat) so you can seek further medical care and avoid an unneeded abortion procedure.

At AGAPE in Des Moines and Indianola, Iowa, your free ultrasound confirms all three of these important health factors. Contact us today to schedule a free, confidential appointment.

We can offer you the clarity you need to better understand your pregnancy health and your options. Agendar una cita de trabajo today for an initial pregnancy appointment. We’re here to help.