Is it true that if you drink more leading up to an US the pictures are clearer?

Question

I was told that the more you water you drink in the days leading up to an ultrasound, the clearer the image will be. I don't know if this was just advice for a 3d or if it applies to a 2d US too. I have my first one coming up and just wondering if I should up my water intake.
Thanks!

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For things especially like gender they said be hydrated as possible. If definitely helps, especially 3d and 4d videos. First trimester they normally do vaginal ultrasounds and they ask that you empty your bladder before hand but definitely try to be drinking lots of water leading up to the days of ultrasounds.

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I think it depends how far along you are. For my 8/12/20 weeks ultrasound they requested that I drink water before. The tech said she can see more clearly.
I had ultrasounds after week 35 to check my amiotic fluid and they didn’t ask me to drink at all.

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For my early scan (8 weeks) and 12 week scan I was told to drink 2 litres before the scan so it was clearer (states it on my appointment letter also) my early scan 2 litres wasn’t enough I was sent out to the waiting room to drink a jug of water, it was a lot clearer then.

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I heard it helps with the volume of amniotic fluid. I’m speaking for later 3/D ultrasounds

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It just the beginning to get uterus in a more favourable position  to see baby. If they do abdominal scan.  As baby is still below pubic bone til 12 weeks.

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They usually want you to drink up to 32oz of water if you're going in for an early ultrasound, it helps them see the pelvic organs a lot clearer, easier to measure and detect problems

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I think there’s a certain amount that’s good to drink. I believe you can drink too much! I had about 20 oz the morning of my last scan, about an hour beforehand, and it was perfect.

Is it true that if you drink more leading up to an US the pictures are clearer?

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