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Do I have a coffee before scan or not?

I hear mixed things “drink a coffee before scan baby will be more alert and better for HD scan” but then others say avoid?

Please help I want the best possible images from our HD scan.

It will be my last ever scan with our baby girl.

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I wouldn't have a coffee, maybe something sweet before you go in and cold water. Coffee might be a bit crazy! X

i've heard to have a cold, fizzy drink about 15 mins before scan? coffee may over stimulate baby and perhaps cause them to wriggle too much for you to get any decent images?

I’m not a coffee drinker, but have had issues at all my scans with baby being too wriggly and difficult to get good measurements of.

Taking a cold drink with you might be best, that way if they’re asleep got a good go at waking them up.

I had a can of Coke (full fat) and she was still asleep 😂

I always had a coffee then drank the right amount of water before setting off x

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