Realizing your menstrual period is overdue can quickly shift your attention, often bringing uncertainty, questions, and understandable anxiety. Whether you closely track your cycle or simply notice the delay, the possibility of pregnancy can feel overwhelming.
If you suspect you may be pregnant, getting accurate and timely information is one of the most empowering steps you can take. Harbour Health is here to provide free, professional services to help you confirm your pregnancy status. Schedule your confidential appointment online.
Step One: Medical Verification is Key
When a period is missed, taking an at-home pregnancy test is a common first response. However, these tests can sometimes lead to confusion, such as faint lines, unclear results, or incorrectly timed testing. To eliminate uncertainty and establish a reliable baseline, a lab-grade pregnancy test administered by trained medical personnel is the most accurate option.
Harbour Health offers pregnancy testing at no cost and with complete confidentiality. Our staff ensures your test is performed correctly and that you understand what your result means for your next steps.
Step Two: Beyond the Positive Test
If your pregnancy test is positive, the next important clinical step is a limited obstetric ultrasound. While a positive test confirms the presence of hCG, it cannot tell you whether the pregnancy is developing normally or is located safely. An ultrasound provides essential medical information:
- Viability: Is there a detectable fetal heartbeat? If not, an early miscarriage may be possible.
- Location: Is the pregnancy implanted inside the uterus? An ectopic pregnancy, which occurs outside the uterus, requires immediate medical attention.
- Gestational Age: Determining how far along you are helps guide your timeline and options.
Harbour Health provides limited ultrasounds at no cost to give you a comprehensive understanding of your health.
Set a Course for Confidence
Pregnancy, especially when unexpected, can leave you with many questions. Harbour Health offers a reliable place to get free medical services, understand your pregnancy, and explore all available options, whether parenting, adoption, or abortion, at your own pace and without judgment.
Reach out to Harbour Health today and move forward with clarity and confidence.
