Whittier Pregnancy Care Clinic
Pregnancy Confirmation by Limited Diagnostic Ultrasound

We provide limited obstetrical ultrasound services for the purpose of 

  • confirming the pregnancy (that there is a pregnancy in the uterus)

  •  confirming viability (that the baby's heart is beating, we measure the rate) 

  • and taking a measurement so we can give you an estimated gestational age (how far along you are in weeks and days

  • and estimated due date.
Preparing for your visit:

  •  it is your first visit a Medical Services Intake Questionnaire and clinic-administered Pregnancy Test will be given (Policies do not permit us to offer an ultrasound without first completing an Intake and an in-house Pregnancy Test).

  • If you are schedule for an abdominal ultrasound it is best to have a full bladder ( you may call and ask a nurse if you are scheduled for an abdominal ultrasound).

  • Bring a picture ID (if you don't have one we will ask you to fill out a few security questions to ensure your confidentiality). Bring your Medi-Cal card if you have one.
FAQ's :

Q: When can you tell if it's a boy or a girl?
A:  We are not trained to diagnose sex. The sex organs differentiate at 13 weeks and it's usually several weeks after that that a sonographer can diagnose the sex. Typically around 5 months your OB/GYN will perform your ultrasound or refer you to a trained sonographer.

Q: Will the ultrasound hurt my baby?
A: Ultrasound technology has been around since the early 70's. It has been found to be a safe and helpful diagnostic tool when used according to guidelines and for medical necessity.