So i have a 19 week scan on nov 5th was just wondering what is the 19 week scan test for and why do i only have to drink only 2 glasses of water instead of the usual litre.was just curious as i was also hoping to see the sex of the baby in this one will they be able to see considering my bladder isnt as full as usual.Any help thanks guys xx
2006-10-23 21:14:14 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
Thankyou for ur replys, i love it so fast.i got the reasurrance i was looking for my partner works away and we planned it so he could be at this appointmnt so i was soooo hoping they could tell me the sex as long as bub cooperates thankyou
2006-10-23 21:26:20 · update #1
YOUR BLADDER ONLY HAS TO BE SO FULL, AT 19 WEEKS IM SURE ITS THE SAME AS THE TYPICAL 20 WEEKS SCAN WHERE THEY CHECK FOR BIRTH DEFECTS AND SUCH AND YES THEY WILL BE ABLE TO SEE THE SEX AS LONG AS THE BABY COOPERATES, THEY CAN SEE IT AT 16 WEEKS THEY JUST USUALLY DONT WANT TO LOOK TILL 20 AND MOST INSURANCE COMPANYS DONT COVER BUT THE ONE AT 20 WEEKS. I FOUND OUT AT 17 WEEKS MINES A BOY AND HAD THREE SCANS SINCE AND HES STILL A BOY HAHA, GOOD LUCK
2006-10-23 21:20:52 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Due to being high risk, I have been having sonograms every 2-4 weeks since I was 11 weeks, I am now 28 weeks. I have never been advised to drink water before a scan, I've usually had to do a urine sample before the exam so my bladder has never been even remotely full. My baby was identified as a boy at 15 weeks, I believe, and they did a nuchal test which looks for signs of Down Syndrome, also check for cleft lip/palate, neural tube defects like spina bifida, etc, also measure longs bones, skull size, heartbeat, etc and checked for gender. So you should be able to find out what you need to at this visit.
Good luck and congrats!!
2006-10-23 21:23:09 · answer #2 · answered by shannon ! 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hard telling if they will be able to really give the sex, and if they do, it cant be considered 100% that is what you are having. And more than likely the scan is to make sure you are as far along as they think, and to make sure you arent ahead. And to check for sometimes, early signs of any birth defects.
2006-10-23 21:25:44 · answer #3 · answered by littledsboo 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i found out the sex at 18 weeks and all they said was to have a full bladder.
i am sure you will have a good chance of finding out the sex of the baby at you scan
congrats and good luck
2006-10-23 21:23:18 · answer #4 · answered by Boo Boo 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋