Do you need a full bladder for the anatomy scan?

GR8TDANEMOM

God I hope not, but I think I've heard you do.

rach7883

unfortunately, YES! it isnt too horrible just uncomfortable at times!! GL

PrncesWife

Mine is on Monday and I was not told I needed a full bladder.  I didn't with DD's either.

pai314

From what I've heard, yeah... but they didn't tell me that... Guess I'll go with a full bladder and if they don't need it full I'll use the restroom.

cautionwillburneyes

They told me to drink 20 oz of water during the hour before the scan.  Yeah, that may be a little much if I have to hold that for an hour and a half.

Jams1002

When I booked the appt for my A/S they made it very clear to come with a full bladder

alli84

My directions say to not empty the bladder for at least 45 minutes before the appointment, so I guess that means yes. 

hunter91011

cautionwillburneyes:

They told me to drink 20 oz of water during the hour before the scan.  Yeah, that may be a little much if I have to hold that for an hour and a half.

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Ugh, mine was 32 oz!  I believe it is a tech preference as to whether you're bladder needs to be full or not.

SFCA819

I just had my anatomy scan and while the doctors office sent me a letter in the mail telling me not to empty my bladder 30 min before the scan, the first thing they had me do before the scan was go to the bathroom.  Not sure why.

redjetta22

I was told to leave my urine sample before my anatomy scan at my last appointment, so my bladder was empty and it was fine.

pinklo9

Mine did not need a full bladder. They actually told me on the phone that I did so I drank water and they made me use the bathroom when I got there-then 15 minutes into the a/s, then 15 minutes later. They kept telling me my bladder was filled again and to go to the bathroom again. They told me whoever I spoke to on the phone made a mistake.

katiebug58

My office told me to empty my bladder when I arrived. Can you call before your appt and ask?

RachelD158

Mine was on Monday and I was not told to have a full bladder.  Everything seemed to work out fine!

 

redneckmomma25

My office said no to a full bladder. Maybe it depends on their equipment?

mrs joel

I did not.  You may want to check with them.  No point in being so uncomfortable if it's unnecessary.

kellelle01

I had to drink 24 oz. of water one hour before my appointment and I couldn't go to the bathroom after that.

MeatballEsq

Yep. Mine's tomorrow morning. When is yours GDM?

romo23momo

They only asked me to drink 16 oz of water, and she still said my bladder was too full, so be careful! Good luck!

cmumama

Yep!  I went in with a full bladder and was then told to empty it about half way through so he had more room to move around.

BarefootContessa

I was not told either way. I did the normal pee in a cup before I went back for my appointment as well. I'd call and ask if I were you.

Lc102310

My information from the hospital I was going to stated that I did not need to have a full bladder. I would check with the Dr before the appt.

 

 

mommy510

I was told to have a full bladder. The paper they gave me had ridiculously specific instructions. It was basically a peeing schedule. As i was leaving the office, i was told to have a full bladder, but not to obsess over it or make myself miserable. Last u/s they said i did great filling my bladder and all i did was drink 8oz of water as i was on my way out the door for my appointment.

Flamingemu

I would check. I did NOT need a full bladder. I used the restroom while I was waiting for my appointment. It seems like there is about an even mix here though. Call just to be sure.

GR8TDANEMOM

tonir319:

Yep. Mine's tomorrow morning. When is yours GDM?

Mine is today at 1! I can't wait to see if he's healthy and double check he is still a boy. I can't wait to hear about your appointment. Good luck.

GR8TDANEMOM

Thanks for all the tips ladies. I guess I'll go with a full bladder and hopefully get to empty it!

uk2usa

I did, they told me it was so they can see my cervix easier. After that was all checked/measured she let me pee and then they did the rest of the scan for the baby measurements, which don't need a full bladder as it is surrounded by the amniotic fluid. I'd call and ask if they didn't tell you before hand.

GreyLove

They wanted my bladder completely empty for my a/s on Monday!

AnaKat405

I was told to drink 16 oz of fluid 20 minutes before my scan, so we'll see how that goes.

KarBear

Not this time.

KellersPrag

It's so weird seeing all of the responses that say they needed their bladder full. My doctor and the MFM have made it very clear at every ultrasound since 5 weeks that my bladder should be empty. They said that the bladder being full makes it harder to see the baby and it makes it harder for the baby to change positions.

Strange!

ndelaney89

I DID! 32oz of water an hour before your appt. It's just as much fun as it sounds. 

hmp1

I give a urine sample before seeing the Dr at every appointment. It has not been different on u/s days.