Seeing a positive result on a home pregnancy test can bring up a lot at once. You may feel surprised, nervous, hopeful, overwhelmed, or all of these at the same time.
If you’re not sure what to do next, that’s okay. You don’t have to have everything figured out today.
Echoz is an accredited medical clinic in Great Falls that offers free, confidential care in a safe environment. Schedule an appointment with our nurses to confirm your pregnancy and get the answers you need.
Take a Moment to Breathe
A positive test can make you feel like you need to make decisions right away. In most cases, you have time to pause, gather information, and think about what you want.
It may help to write down the questions running through your mind. How far along am I? Is everything okay? Who should I tell? What happens next? You don’t need answers to all of them right now, but naming them can make the next step feel more manageable.
Confirm Your Result
Home pregnancy tests detect hCG, a hormone made by the developing placenta after a fertilized egg implants. When used correctly, they are generally reliable.
Still, a home test can’t tell you everything. In some cases, a positive result can occur after a very early pregnancy loss or after taking certain fertility medications that contain hCG.
At Echoz, one of our registered nurses will administer a free pregnancy test and discuss your results with you during your appointment.
Learn More With a Limited Ultrasound
A positive pregnancy test confirms that hCG has been detected. It doesn’t show whether the pregnancy is developing as expected or where the pregnancy is located.
If your pregnancy test at Echoz is positive, our nurses will determine if and when a free limited ultrasound may be scheduled. An ultrasound can help:
- Confirm that the pregnancy is inside the uterus
- Detect a heartbeat
- Estimate how far along you are
An ultrasound can also reveal signs of a possible miscarriage or an ectopic pregnancy, which develops outside the uterus and needs prompt medical care.
Talk With Someone You Trust
You may want to talk with a partner, family member, or close friend. You may also want time to process on your own first. Either is okay.
Our nurses are here to listen, answer your questions, and share evidence-based medical information about your pregnancy and your options. We want you to feel informed and empowered as you consider what comes next.
Support Beyond Your First Appointment
Your first visit doesn’t have to be your last. Echoz also offers support, including parenting classes and a Baby Boutique with baby items and maternity clothing.
You Don’t Have to Figure This Out Alone
A positive pregnancy test is the beginning of your questions, not the end of your choices. Taking the next step can be as simple as making a phone call.
Schedule a free, confidential appointment online, or call or text us at (406) 727-1850. Our nurses are here for you.