I Think I’m Pregnant, When Should I Get An Ultrasound?

The Pregnancy Test is Positive

You’ve taken a home pregnancy test. Twice. Both came back positive. This wasn’t what you expected. Getting pregnant was the last thing you were thinking about. You have a million questions. Questions like…

How could this happen?
How do I tell him?
How do I tell my parents?
Am I really pregnant?
Should I try to find out how far along I am?
Am I physically OK?
What do I do next?

Limited OB Ultrasound

At Collage, we offer free limited OB Ultrasounds at no cost to you to help confirm that you actually are pregnant. No more guessing. You’ll know for sure.

First, we’ll have you answer a few questions and take a pregnancy test here in the office. If it comes back positive, then after a short medical assessment, we’ll look at the possibility of scheduling an ultrasound for you. After the scan, you’ll also have an opportunity to talk with someone about all of your options. Our medical staff will give you the information and the time to process what’s going on. They’ll also be able to give you referral options for additional services you may need in Kearney and Grand Island.

Who Can I Bring With Me?

You can bring your friends. You can bring your boyfriend, you can bring whoever you want to help make you comfortable.

Getting an ultrasound is the first step after a positive pregnancy test to confirm that you are indeed pregnant and to allow you to begin to process and make plans for the future.

So call us and schedule that appointment. We’re here to listen, confirm your pregnancy, and help you understand all your options, all in the comfort of our beautiful offices.

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If your girlfriend is facing an unexpected pregnancy and considering the abortion pill, you're probably wondering about costs and whether insurance will cover it. Before considering the abortion pill, it’s vital that your girlfriend receives an ultrasound. We offer these at no cost with no insurance necessary. She can schedule a free, confidential appointment online at Collage. Can Your Insurance Cover Her? Health insurance covers the policyholder and enrolled dependents. A girlfriend typically isn't a covered dependent on your plan, which means your insurance generally won't pay for her medical care. The exception is if she's been added to your plan as a domestic partner and your employer allows that. Additionally, you may be able to extend insurance coverage to her after marriage if your policy allows this as a qualifying event. However, the chances of insurance covering an elective abortion are unlikely. What About Her Own Insurance in Nebraska? Under Nebraska law , standard health insurance plans in the state cannot cover elective abortion unless the insured purchases a separate abortion rider. Medicaid in Nebraska covers abortion only in limited circumstances. In most cases, the abortion pill in Nebraska will be an out-of-pocket cost. What She Should Know About the Drug The abortion pill uses two drugs. The first, mifepristone , blocks progesterone, a hormone required to sustain the pregnancy. The second, misoprostol , taken a day or two later, causes the uterus to contract and expel the pregnancy tissue. The FDA approves this drug regimen through 10 weeks of gestation. Nebraska law also requires that the abortion pill be prescribed and administered in person by a physician. Complications can include heavy bleeding, infection , incomplete abortion, and digestive system discomfort. If the drug does not fully end the pregnancy, a follow-up procedure might be required. Getting the Facts First A free ultrasound at Collage confirms your girlfriend’s gestational age, whether the pregnancy is in the uterus, and whether the pregnancy is progressing. An ectopic pregnancy (when the pregnancy implants outside the uterus) requires different medical treatment than abortion, and could be life-threatening if left untreated. An ultrasound can rule out this complication. Schedule a free, confidential appointment at Collage today. Call: 308.234.9880 in Kearney or 308.675.2217 in Grand Island. *All abortion information sourced in this blog is based on accurate information at the time of writing. **Collage does not provide or refer for abortions; however, we do offer pre-abortion screening through our no-cost services.

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