Free Pregnancy Ultrasounds in Portland
If you’re pregnant and want to know how far along you are, Ava Health offers free limited pregnancy ultrasounds in the first or second trimester. A limited ultrasound can help confirm an intrauterine pregnancy, check for fetal heart rate, and estimate gestational age. Ultrasounds are available after an in-clinic pregnancy test confirms pregnancy.
Wondering how far along you are? Ava Health provides free limited pregnancy ultrasounds in the first and second trimester.
What a Limited Pregnancy Ultrasound can Tell You
A limited ultrasound may help provide:
- Pregnancy location (intrauterine vs. ectopic)
- Estimated gestational age and due date
- Fetal heart rate
Whether there is more than one fetus
Am I Eligible for a Limited Ultrasound?
Ultrasounds require eligibility criteria. One requirement is an in-clinic pregnancy confirmation first. If eligible, a same-day ultrasound may be available or scheduled for a later date.
What does an ultrasound appointment look like at Ava?
Your visit starts with a short intake, then you’ll meet with a nurse to review eligibility and next steps. The ultrasound is typically trans-abdominal, and a trans-vaginal ultrasound may be used if needed.
How to schedule
Schedule an appointment at any of our locations and get clarity today!
Frequently Asked Questions
Is getting an ultrasound safe?
Ultrasound involves no exposure to radiation. The only side–effects for you may be some discomfort as the transducer is moved over your body to capture an image from different angles.
The consensus in the medical community is that ultrasound is entirely safe for the fetus when administered properly using the lowest possible amount of ultrasound energy to successfully resolve an image.
It should be noted that ultrasound images are subject to the interpretation of a physician. While they are clear in most cases and there have been amazing advancements in technology in recent years, there are limitations to what an ultrasound can reveal. For one thing, it is possible for an ultrasound to suggest the presence of birth defects when in fact there are none.
Do you get ultrasound results immediately?
Preliminary results are usually available immediately. To ensure that we meet the highest standards of care, each of our ultrasounds is reviewed by a medical doctor in order to diagnose a viable intrauterine pregnancy. If there are any modifications necessary to the preliminary results, you will be notified.
Is an ultrasound painful?
An ultrasound is not usually painful. There may be some discomfort during an ultrasound as the transducer is moved into position to obtain the desired images. For the fetus, there is no pain or discomfort involved in an ultrasound procedure.
How many times do you get an ultrasound while pregnant?
If your pregnancy is healthy, you can expect to get two ultrasounds throughout your pregnancy. One will be scheduled (ideally) in the first trimester to confirm (along with other signs) the due date based on growth and stage of development. Another is usually scheduled 18-21 weeks into the pregnancy to verify normal growth and the sex. While extremely common, prenatal ultrasounds are medical procedures and should only be completed for valid medical reasons.
When can an ultrasound detect the sex?
As early as the 14th week, though sometime around 18-21 weeks is perhaps a better bet. Being able to determine sex is not a guaranteed thing – it depends on the position and whether the fetus is still enough to be clearly imaged. Identifying the sex is generally done during the 20-week anatomy scan. Please contact your doctor or provider to schedule an anatomy scan, as Ava does not provide this service.
If you have any questions or would like an appointment to receive free pregnancy testing, request an appointment today.
The information presented on this website is intended for general education purposes only and should not be relied upon as a substitute for professional and/or medical advice.
Ava Health does not perform or refer for abortion or abortion services.