Do i need a full bladder?

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 :doh:

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.

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!

Thanks heaps :)

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 :redface:

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.

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.

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 :)

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.

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... :hug:

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.

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 :lol:

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

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