At Daybreak LifeCare Center, we offer free pregnancy tests and ultrasounds in Columbia, SC, so you can receive important information about your pregnancy in a safe, non-judgmental environment.
But what exactly is an ultrasound, and why might you need one? An ultrasound is a noninvasive imaging test that uses sound waves to create images of structures inside the body. During pregnancy, an ultrasound can provide important information about your pregnancy and how far along you are.
How Does an Ultrasound Work?
During an ultrasound, a trained medical professional uses a device called a transducer to send sound waves into the body. The sound waves create images that can be viewed on a screen.
Depending on how far along you are and other factors, the ultrasound may be performed over the abdomen or vaginally.
What Is the Purpose of an Ultrasound?
At Daybreak, our limited obstetrical ultrasounds can provide important information about your pregnancy, including:
- Whether the pregnancy is located inside the uterus
- Whether fetal cardiac activity is detected
- Measurements that can help estimate how far along you are
If you think you may be pregnant, Daybreak LifeCare Center is here to provide the information and support you need. Our pregnancy tests and limited obstetrical ultrasounds are confidential and provided at no cost.
Call us at 803-771-6634 or schedule your appointment online today.
Sources
Ultrasound in Pregnancy.
Cleveland Clinic. Updated May 11, 2026.
https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diagnostics/9704-ultrasound-in-pregnancy