Ultrasound tomorrow!

Usually the full bladder is needed for transvaginal ultrasounds only, in fact for abdominal they need it empty. My instructions for the 20 weeks scan specifically say to empty my bladder. In any case, I never had issues with just drinking a small bottle of water and not using the restroom for 1-2hr.

I’ve always heard the opposite. But I’ll just try to drink some. I mean the bladder only holds 16oz

ah actually my bad, you’re right, it is the opposite. Well, I’m really confused by my instructions now, lol

Mines tomorrow too, they told me not to drink any

For me, it was the opposite. For the abdominal, it is best if there is water in there. But when she was about to do transvaginal I was asked to empty my bladder. Even when I thought I didn't have to go, she checked my stomach and said I have fluids in there so go empty it.

yay so exciting also lucky you. I’m going to struggle for all this water

I was asked to drink 24oz in the hour leading up to my appointment

that sounds like a much more reasonable amount. Vs 32oz in the hour beforehand

I mean drink want you can that’s all you can do but as close to recommended amount if your bladder is anything like mine you’ll be wanting to pee straight after 😂😂

They just need your bladder full! I drank 64oz in the 2 hours before my first appointment and they said that was overkill!

They didn't tell me to drink any water or to keep my bladder empty I got zero instructions for my 20 week scan.. 🤷

I definitely think 32oz is over. I am not going to stress about it but do at least 20oz

I am so confused. I am high-risk due to (IC) Incompetent Cervix and PPROM. I've already had 11 ultrasounds, and I'm 19 weeks tomorrow. I have never been told to drink water before having an ultrasound done, I drink tons anyway but.....they always have me drain my bladder as soon as I check in before any scans are done. I go to (MFM) Maternal Fetal Medicine every other week. I have both: the transvaginal and the regular scan done every time. Transvaginal to check my cervical stitches (cervical cerclage surgery done at 14 weeks) and the other to check baby girl and everything else. I also go to my OB 1 time monthly, and they also have never told me to drink before hand, just pee before going back. What is the purpose of having a full bladder rather than an empty bladder during an ultrasound? I have never heard of this, just curious as to why. I am going to ask next time I go in for my anatomy scan. I am very interested now to know now. 🤔

from my understanding the bladder is in front of the uterus so when it’s full it gets a better picture of baby. But you wouldn’t need your bladder full for a transvaginal because you are there.

All my appointments come with directions prior to appt and they say 32oz. Even in my previous pregnancy I just made sure I had a full bladder…when I got bigger it was literally so uncomfortable holding it with that much fluid 😩😩 so I would try to do like 16-20 oz at least and never had an issue. It’s extremely hard I totally get it!

that’s how much I’m going to try for. Because I struggle with my first pregnancy.

it makes the ultrasound hard when your bladder is in pain 🤪 I’m like running when they tell me I can empty it hahaha.

I didn’t worry about that, I just drank water normal & it’s always enough for ultrasounds.