At Hope Pregnancy Resource Center we offer Limited Obstetrical Ultrasounds to our positive pregnancy test clients. The ultrasound is performed by a nurse sonographer under the supervision of our Medical Director.

The purpose of the ultrasound is to:
• Confirm pregnancy
• Determine the viability of the pregnancy by confirming fetal heart motion and presence of a fetus inside the uterus
• Estimate the gestational age

A urine test alone does not determine if a pregnancy test is viable or not. A urine test will detect the presence of the hormone HCG which is present during a pregnancy. This hormone can be present up to 6-8 weeks following a miscarriage. Up to 30% of pregnancies can end in miscarriage. Knowing the facts regarding your pregnancy, such as the age of the baby and the viability of the pregnancy are crucial factors in deciding how to approach an unplanned pregnancy.