Ultrasound prep?

Question

I’m 6w2d and have my first ultrasound tomorrow. I’m assuming it’ll be vaginal, but either way, it’s been 9 years since I was pregnant with my first and I’m wondering if I still need to load my bladder with water and if there’s anything else I need to do to prep.
Update: I’m measuring smaller than I estimated from LMP. I’m going to get my blood drawn today (6/21) to insure my levels are still going up and a repeat u/s 7/2. The tech is only there Monday and Tuesday unfortunately.

Answer

Where I am they say 1L of water 1 hr prior to ultrasound and no peeing before to insure a full bladder. They should have told you before your apt. Maybe call and confirm what type your having and what the right preparations would be.

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I have never had them tell me to empty or fill my bladder at any ultrasound and I’m 34+2. Just as you get further along they do routine urine tests so you need to go pee once you get there.

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Update? pic?

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If it’s vaginal, no. They will actually have you empty your bladder. I didn’t see a fetal pole or heartbeat until 7 weeks so don’t get freaked out if you don’t see it yet.

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Honestly for any ultrasound I’ve been told to drink 3 liters of water 3 hours before so you’re very hydrated and there’s a good amount of amniotic fluid so the baby can be seen better

Ultrasound prep?

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