Pregnancy Testing
Wanting answers you can rely on? We’ve got you covered! We offer free, confidential pregnancy testing that helps provide the clarity you need to plan your next step.
How Does A Pregnancy Test Work?
Pregnancy tests look to determine if there is the presence of a pregnancy hormone called hCG in blood or urine samples. Once the body has built up enough of this hormone (usually around the time of your first missed period), the test will produce a positive result. The test will give a negative result if the hormone isn’t detected.
Being sure to test at the right time and not with a diluted sample can assist in receiving the most accurate results.
What Is HCG?
HCG stands for Human Chorionic Gonadotropin, which is the pregnancy hormone pregnancy tests are sensitive to. This hormone is exclusive to pregnancy and begins to build up quickly after conception.
When Should I Take A Pregnancy Test?
Although you can take a pregnancy test at any time, the Mayo Clinic states they are “more likely to be accurate if taken after the first day of a missed period.” Waiting this time will help provide the hCG hormone to build up and be detected by a pregnancy test.
Are Pregnancy Tests Free?
Our highly accurate pregnancy tests are complimentary. In fact, all our appointments, services, and resources are at no cost to you. There will not be a copay, and insurance is not needed.
Can I Bring Someone With Me?
Yes, guests are welcome, and we encourage you to bring anyone that helps you feel comfortable and supported. If you do not have someone you wish to bring, that’s okay, too; our compassionate team is here for you!
Here For You
We will ensure your questions are answered and help guide you to gain the care and resources you need while keeping your health in mind. Here at Option 1, you are our first priority.
Ultrasounds
Ultrasounds can provide you with answers, options, and information that’s important to your health. You deserve to make a decision with all the facts.
How Do Ultrasounds Work?
Ultrasounds are useful tools used by medical professionals to gain additional medical information. According to Mayfair Diagnostics, it “uses a small transducer (probe) to both transmit sound waves into the body and record the waves that echo back. Sound waves travel into the area being examined until they hit a boundary between tissues, such as between fluid and soft tissue or soft tissue and bone.”
Why Should I Have An Ultrasound?
An ultrasound reveals information on:
- The pregnancy’s gestational age, which can be important for your options.
- Location of the pregnancy, which can be important to your health.
- The pregnancy’s viability. Sometimes pregnancies do not continue, and a miscarriage can occur.
It’s important to have this information before proceeding so that you know how to best protect your health. Here’s why:
- If a pregnancy is over a certain age, a medical abortion via the abortion pill is not an option.
- If a pregnancy is considered ectopic, special medical intervention is usually necessary to ensure your safety.
- If a pregnancy has ended in a loss, a medical professional can help monitor this natural process and ensure medical intervention isn’t needed to help the body complete the miscarriage.
Are Ultrasounds Safe?
There are no known risks to ultrasound imaging, and it is considered the gold standard in imaging during pregnancy.
Is it Free?
All services and appointments, including ultrasound imaging, is free and confidential. There are no associated costs and no copays. Insurance is also not needed or requested. We welcome you to schedule with our center for your appointment to gain the answers you need to plan your next step.
Protect your health and make an informed decision with all the information.