i can't find the instructions on how much water, etc. etc.
i think it was 16 oz. in the 2 hours before my appointment, and i'm not supposed to go pee. is that right??
thanks!
2007-11-16 08:06:36 · 20 answers · asked by toofargonetosave 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
in response to answers: that's pretty much what i thought, i just didn't want to miss anything and not be able to have it done.
thanks guys!!!
2007-11-16 08:19:01 · update #1
Usually you need to drink 24- 32 ounces of water about an hour before your appt. Your bladder needs to be full. DO NOT go pee until after the ultrasound is complete.
Good Luck and Congratulations
2007-11-16 08:16:52 · answer #1 · answered by ruth m 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You only need to have a full bladder if you are having a very early scan, before the 10-12th week. If this is the case, just try to drink enough water so that your bladder is filled up - the specific amount is not really important.
If you are having a later scan (after 10-12 weeks), you should not drink a lot before as there is no problem seeing the baby and it can be a bit unconfortable if you feel like going to the toilet the whole time.
Good luck!
2007-11-16 16:15:31 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ok, I have my directions right here in front of me:
1st trimester (1-12 weeks):
All patients within the first 12 weeks of pregnancy must have a full bladder! Drink 24 oz of water (3 glasses) 1 hour before the exam. Make sure all water is completed before the exam.
2nd and 3rd trimester (13 weeks - full term)
No full bladder is required!
2007-11-16 16:14:50 · answer #3 · answered by Britney S 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
With my wife, at her doctors office she was suppose to have a full bladder. But we went to an imaging center for a level 2 ultrasound and they had her go to the bathroom before. But obviously you can always go potty if you need an empty bladder.
2007-11-16 16:16:15 · answer #4 · answered by Rise Against 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not sure how much water it is..but I do know you aren't supposed to pee. Just drink 2-3 glasses of water and you should be fine. You could always call the nurse and ask her too. Good luck!
2007-11-16 16:09:36 · answer #5 · answered by Rachel 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are just supposed to have a full bladder that's all. So just drink as much water as you can and don't pee before you go.
2007-11-16 16:08:56 · answer #6 · answered by starlight_940 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, drink 2, 16oz cups of water before you go. And try not to use the bathroom (it may be hard but they will make you wait if you dont have a full bladder)
2007-11-16 16:14:56 · answer #7 · answered by xxsykosk8trxx 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i have mine here
32 oz 1 1/2 hours before but you should be finished drinking it a 1/2 hour before appt
2007-11-16 17:28:24 · answer #8 · answered by lorenzo and lily's mommy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Drink as much water as you can and DO NOT pee, lol they need your bladder full so it pushes up the uterus and the doctor can get a better image of the baby. Good luck and congrats!!!
2007-11-16 16:12:41 · answer #9 · answered by LizzyB- Its a BOY!! 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds about right.
I actually got yelled at once because my bladder was TOO full. The technician was a complete witch though. She got fired shortly there after. Apparently I wasn't the only one she was rude to.
2007-11-16 16:16:50 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋