Do i need a full bladder?

[*LittleMissSummer*]

I have my NT scan on Tuesday and i cannot for the life of me remember if i was told i need to come with a full bladder

[Snacks]

Yes, it helps if there's plenty of fluid in your bladder. It doesn't have to be uncomfortably full, but they say to drink about a litre of water before you get there.

[ss_storm]

I'm pretty sure for all ultrasounds you need a full bladder...

I know with my 20 week scan I was absolutely busting and had to go empty some out because my bladder was too big..lol. The sonographer was so surprised I held it in!

[*LittleMissSummer*]

Thanks heaps

[*LittleMissSummer*]

Thats what i thought but i thought id better ask just in case. And ill have to make a note on the fridge to do so otherwise ill forget

[Pandora]

i was told to drink 2 glasses of water two hours before my u/s
Now given i have shouse pelvic floor muscles and go at least 2-3 times an hour, I drank 600ml 35 minutes before my scan and it was fine.

[shellbell3]

Ask just in case, with DD1 I went somewhere that had more advanced equipment so no need to have bladder full.
DD2 i went thru the hospital with the average equipment and yes I did need some water in there.

[Lisa]

It's best to have fluid in your bladder to lift your bladder up to help them get a better picture.

All the best for your NT scan

[*LittleMissSummer*]

Shellbell- Thats why i wasnt sure because i have to have the scan at another medical centre because mine didnt have the right machine for the scan... so i thought maybe its one i dont need a full bladder for. But just in case ill drink some water beforehand. wont hurt worse they can do is ask me to pee.

[Inanna]

It does depend very much on the equipment. The more cutting edge you don't need a full bladder!
Most radiography centres you will need to have a full bladder. If its at a fetal med unit you probably won't. However, it doesn't hurt just in case...

[didispunk]

I havent needed a full bladder for my last 2 scans which were from 8 weeks till the other day, as she said when you are further along its easier to see.

She said unless i was overweight i would need full bladder.

[musik]

I haven't had a full bladder for my last two scans. Noone said anything. There's no way I could hold in more than a glass of water anyway. I don't think holding in a litre of water is even possible pregnant

[Cupcake]

I only had to drink 500ml for mine the other week

I think it might depend wher you are getting it done? Maybe give them a call?