Prep for anatomy scan?

Question

I’ve seen a few things on here about recommendations given prior to an anatomy scan (drinking water to fill bladder, etc) however my OB’s office didn’t give me any directions prior to my appointment tomorrow one way or another. What have y’all been told to do in advance, if anything?

Answer

Had mine this morning and she told me to empty my bladder right before.

Answer

I had to make sure my bladder was full. Just have some water an hour and a half before u go to be on the safe side. How this helps!

Answer

Drink 32 oz of water 30 minutes before your appointment (per my ultrasound technicians office). If you drink sooner than that you may be incredibly uncomfortable and possibly in pain from having to keep your bladder full for that long. They usually do the first half and then will allow you to relieve yourself for the end half since it could take up to an hour for the entire ultrasound. I just had my anatomy scan 2 weeks ago.

Answer

I wasn’t given direction either. Went in today and they asked if i needed to pee first, which I did and was thankful to not have a full bladder with him poking around. He was able to find everything just fine!

Answer

All they ask is that ur hydrated. At this point ur bladder doesnt need to full. The more hydrated u are, the more fluid for baby to swim aroundin, therefore they can see more.

Answer

Mine said to drink a lot of water 24-48 hours ahead of time (I guess it helps clear the amniotic fluid) and 1L of water finished 30-45 mins ahead of time. With my last 2, I had to empty my bladder part way through to get baby to move/flip for a different view for measurements. My ultrasound department also says you can drink clear juice / ginger ale before appointment if you can keep water down or to get baby moving.

Answer

I was wondering the same thing! I saw some people are told to drink water before their anatomy scan but I wasn’t told anything either!

Answer

I brought juice in case they needed baby to move (though ended up not being needed) I had a semi-full bladder just by coincidence which they had me empty near the end of the scan.

Answer

I wasnt told anything and they actually made me empty my bladder right before the scan.

Answer

I just had mine today. They told me to drink 16oz of water 30 minutes before my appointment but then had me empty my bladder before the ultrasound so it was a waste! Better to be full & then empty if they don’t need you to be!

Prep for anatomy scan?

Let’s Glow

Glow is here for you on your path to pregnancy

25+ million

4.8 stars

20+

Getting Pregnant

Pregnancy

1st Year (Baby & You)

Baby Products