Anamoly scan - tips?

Question

Hello! I am scheduled for the 18 - 20 week Anamoly scan soon. My docs going on a vacation so, she is doing it sooner than later.

Anyways, this is my first Anamoly scan. And I was wondering if you all could share tips on what I can to before the scan.

Someone said, drink water. Any other handy tips? I am scheduled to see her at 11am.

Thank you in advance and wish you all a great thanks giving!

Answer

They usually suggest having a full bladder prior to the scan, it helps create a nice clear picture of your little one and if your womb is slightly tilted (like mine) it can help push things into a nicer position Dr the sonographer. Normally a pint of water an hour beforehand will suffice but I like to try and push it a little more 😀

Also, some like to drink something a bit sugary to give the baby a little 'boost' and make them move around more...Don't go overboard like I did for my anamoly scan...I overdid the glucose drink and the little bean was literally off it's head in there, wouldn't stay still long enough for decent measurements to be taken. Bad mummy.

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Had mine today at 20W 1D. The sonographer was unable to take all measurements because of the baby's position and reluctance to move.

I was asked to go off and have a caffeinated or sugary hot drink which appeared to help a bit.

The sonographer asked me to come back next week with a full bladder to try again so  I'd second the advice already given on that!

Hope this helps! 👍🏼

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I had a morning scan and peed right before I went in, which didn't seem to matter.

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my anamoly scan is on 10th dec,so I also need to know about those tips

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Mmm Idk about the full bladder thing. My ultrasound tech took me to empty my bladder before the scan lol. My advice is be patient because sometimes baby isn't willing to cooperate lol at least mine wasn't! But I hope it goes well for you and enjoy seeing baby on screen (:

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Orange juice... for some reason, gets the baby moving.

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I have my one caffeinated drink about 30 mins before ultrasound. Last time my baby was moving like crazy!

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I went at 16 weeks & was told to drink something with caffeine and eat a candy bar beforehand. I did, but the baby was so stubburn, it wouldn't roll all the way over. One week later, at 17 weeks, I went back, and I ate Mexican first. (Mexican is what I crave daily.) The baby cooperated and we left in like 2 minutes. It's a girl. She had one leg out straight and one bent to the side. 💖

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Big thanks to everyone who took their time to write a response and share their experience :)

The Anamoly scan went well! And we could even see the little bub waving at us... We were so great evil that everything looked okay.

So far so good

Thank you everyone for the good thoughts and wishes... 💚

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Drink 32 oz of water 9:30-10am and hold it in until your appt. let the tech know you drank water

Anamoly scan - tips?

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