Maybe you’re experiencing some of the fairly obvious early signs of pregnancy, like a missed period or tender breasts. Or maybe you’re having less common symptoms, like a metallic taste in your mouth or a stuffy nose. Whatever your situation, you probably want to find out if you’re expecting as quickly as possible.

That could mean waiting until a home pregnancy test will work — and then wondering if those results are reliable. Or, if you want to get fast and accurate conformation immediately, you can come in and see our team. 

At Midwest Women OB/GYN Ltd in Downers Grove, Illinois, Medha Amin, MD, FACOG, Ramya Narayanan, MD, FACOG, and Shamita Bansore, MD FACOG, offer same-day ultrasound appointments five days a week to give you quick clarity. 

Same-day ultrasound vs. at-home pregnancy test

If you’ve been wondering if you’re pregnant, your first thought might be to get a store-bought pregnancy test. While these tests are often an effective tool, they come with an inherent risk of a false-negative result. That risk goes up if you take the test too early in your pregnancy, or even if you take it in the afternoon rather than in the morning.

With an ultrasound, you don’t have to worry about timing or whether you’ve collected an adequate sample. Our team handles everything; you simply relax as your provider moves the ultrasound wand over your pelvis. 

The only thing you need to know is that we use a gel to eliminate air between the wand and your skin, helping us get the clearest possible picture. The gel might feel cold at first, but that’s the only potential discomfort you’ll feel during the process.

With an ultrasound at our office, you don’t need to wait to get your results. Our team tells you what they see on the ultrasound as they move the wand. This gives you a safe, instant way to confirm whether you’re pregnant. 

Prenatal care right from the start

As an added benefit, when you see our team for an ultrasound, you also tap into our prenatal care expertise. If your ultrasound shows that you’re pregnant, we develop a care plan for you that includes initial and ongoing prenatal care through 16–20 weeks of pregnancy.

In short, when you get an in-office ultrasound to determine whether you’re pregnant, you immediately tap into the comprehensive obstetric care we can provide. If you’re growing a baby, we wrap that care around you to help you navigate the weeks ahead. 

For fast pregnancy confirmation, call Midwest Women OB/GYN Ltd at 630-852-3762. Requesting a same-day ultrasound appointment allows you to get accurate answers immediately.