--- title: Benefits of an Ultrasound - AspireNow description: If you have just found out you are pregnant, or believe you may be pregnant, you will want to know about the benefits of getting an ultrasound. image: https://aspire-now.org/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/vsg9qAIFDYSSXQLEmCkH3i3j3G0UfnaX5udMCoYB2Nzt7bjydOcRE_Vz4srRjr3qy_yfeyiyTCMZevDEMQKaYgOWUXviD5nmbe5DhAVAas3eY8yV8OJM0MIXJ9qmfom8dTGcI6Tt45FQ9Jl4S31L1g.png --- [Skip to Content](https://aspire-now.org/blog/benefits-of-an-ultrasound#main-content) - [Text | **(802) 736-7464**](sms:+18027367464) - [Call | **(802) 658-2184**](tel:+18026582184) [![AspireNow Full Color Logo](https://aspire-now.org/hubfs/cropped-Full-Color-Main-Logo-crop-1.png)](https://aspire-now.org) - [Home](https://aspire-now.org) - Show submenu for Services Services - [Text Our Nurses](https://aspire-now.org/24/7-nurse-chat) - [Testing & Ultrasounds](https://aspire-now.org/free-pregnancy-testing-ultrasounds-south-burlington) - [Considering Abortion](https://aspire-now.org/abortion-south-burlington) - [Taking the Abortion Pill](https://aspire-now.org/abortion-pill-burlington) - [STD Testing](https://aspire-now.org/free-std-testing-south-burlington-vt) - [Parenting Support Services](https://aspire-now.org/prenatal-parenting-support) - Show submenu for Peer-Counseling Peer-Counseling - [Pregnancy Options Counseling](https://aspire-now.org/pregnancy-options-counseling) - [Adoption Information](https://aspire-now.org/adoption-information) - [Post-Abortion Counseling](https://aspire-now.org/post-abortion-counseling) - [Healthy Relationship Mentoring](https://aspire-now.org/healthy-relationship-mentoring) - [Fatherhood Programs](https://aspire-now.org/fatherhood-programs) - Show submenu for FAQs FAQs - [First Appointment Expectations](https://aspire-now.org/what-to-expect) - [Abortion FAQs](https://aspire-now.org/abortion-faqs) - [Abortion Pill FAQs](https://aspire-now.org/abortion-pill-faqs) - [Pregnancy FAQs](https://aspire-now.org/pregnancy-faqs) - [STD FAQs](https://aspire-now.org/std-faqs) - Show submenu for Resources Resources - [Community Resources](https://aspire-now.org/community-resources) - [Helpful Advice](https://aspire-now.org/blog) - [Mobile Clinic](https://aspire-now.org/mobile-clinic) [Book Appointment](https://aspire-now.org/book-appointment) [Home](https://aspire-now.org) Show submenu for Services Services Show submenu for FAQs FAQs Show submenu for Resources Resources [Mobile Clinic](https://aspire-now.org/mobile-clinic) [Book Appointment](https://aspire-now.org/book-appointment) # Benefits of an Ultrasound ![Benefits of an Ultrasound](https://aspire-now.org/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/vsg9qAIFDYSSXQLEmCkH3i3j3G0UfnaX5udMCoYB2Nzt7bjydOcRE_Vz4srRjr3qy_yfeyiyTCMZevDEMQKaYgOWUXviD5nmbe5DhAVAas3eY8yV8OJM0MIXJ9qmfom8dTGcI6Tt45FQ9Jl4S31L1g.png) **Benefits of an Ultrasound**   If you have just found out you are pregnant, or believe you may be pregnant, you will want to know about the benefits of getting an ultrasound.     **Confirming Your Pregnancy** When you first find out that you are expecting through a positive pregnancy test, an ultrasound is recommended to confirm your pregnancy. Since many early pregnancies end in miscarriage, it is important that you receive an ultrasound to see if you still have a viable pregnancy. A few weeks after your initial ultrasound, a follow-up ultrasound will confirm again.   **Locating Your Pregnancy** This early ultrasound is also essential to determine if your pregnancy is located in the uterus. Ectopic pregnancies occur when the embryo develops outside the uterus, and it is important to diagnose these early for the mother’s safety.   **Determining the Size and Number of Embryos** An early ultrasound can provide other important information about your pregnancy, such as the size of your embryo, or if there are multiple embryos.   **Knowing Your Due Date** Many women are unsure of how far along they are in their pregnancy. By taking measurements, the sonographer is able to give you an expected due date.   **Hearing the Heartbeat** As early as 5 or 6 weeks gestation, the heart starts beating. 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