Reminder for all those having their BIG ultrasounds this week..

mhjp11 · August 2010

Remember to have a full bladder. My cousin went in last week and forgot to make sure her bladder was full and therefore they couldn't see what she was having and couldn't get a good shot of the face. They now have to go back in in 4 wks. Just wanted to remind everyone a full bladder is a must. Good luck to everyone!!!

beautifulsin90 · August 2010

Thank you for the reminder.

MrsYam · August 2010

On my script for the u/s, it says its only required for a transvaginal u/s to have a full bladder.

I didn't have a full bladder with my daughter's u/s either and they got all the measurements they needed.

maltwin1 · August 2010

I had never heard the full bladder thing, but everyone told me to drink a caffinated, carbonated drink about 30 min before the appointment because it gets LO moving around so they can be sure to get the shot. I drank a Pepsi on the way to the appointment and our little boy was bouncing off the walls. It was great to see him moving and shaking and we were able to see the sex with no problem.

nate2011 · August 2010

This isn't for everyone. I would call the office before you go. I had to empty my bladder before we started and half way thru they had me go again.

kmcrn08 · August 2010

My office has you give your urine sample first thing when you check in- so that would defeat the purpose if they really needed a full bladder.

*sallymad* · August 2010

nate2011:
This isn't for everyone. I would call the office before you go. I had to empty my bladder before we started and half way thru they had me go again.

Ditto.

maleigh101 · August 2010

My Dr. makes me empty my bladder before u/s.

alliecarrie41 · August 2010

this is not true. at least not for me. i was actually scolded for drinking too much---had to empty my bladder THREE TIMES because it was so full and taking up the entire picture.

call first.

steffwd124 · August 2010

kmcrn08:
My office has you give your urine sample first thing when you check in- so that would defeat the purpose if they really needed a full bladder.

This. I barely could give a sample and they had no problems getting measurements on the baby and i'm only 16 weeks. Granted it wasn't the big U/S. But if they had no problems gettin to the baby at 16 weeks with an empty bladder, i wouldn't think they would have a problem at 20

frostyprincess24 · August 2010

Full bladders are for trans-vaginal ultrasounds, empty for abdominal ones typically.

bridetobein05 · August 2010

alliecarrie41:

this is not true. at least not for me. i was actually scolded for drinking too much---had to empty my bladder THREE TIMES because it was so full and taking up the entire picture.

call first.

ditto. I had to empty bladder twice during my ultrasound! I also drank OJ and ate some oreos before hoping that baby would be moving so we could find out the sex- but baby had a different plan and just covered it's little face and then covered its bottom when they were trying to get measurements of its spine... so now we wait 4 more weeks! Stubborn baby- must get that from DH!

juliane2004 · August 2010

I was told to have a full bladder as well but NOT to see the baby. The full bladder is to measure the cervix. The baby is totally big enough to see without a full bladder.

(You don't need a full bladder for a transvag u/s.)

BrittRMere · August 2010

For mine they just told me to drink 16 oz. of something non-carbonated 30 minutes before I come in.

I guess every office has a different preference.

KeyRyn320 · August 2010

I have had to have a full bladder for both abdominal u/s but I think it's so they can see your cervix better. Definitely call your doc beforehand since each office is different.

cherryghost · August 2010

I was told to have a full bladder when I get mine done. The first time I went at seven weeks the tech wasn't very nice to me because I didn't empty my bladder all the way half way through the u/s...ugh...sorry I can't pee on demand.

honey740 · August 2010

I was asked to empty mine...

mhjp11 · August 2010

Maybe it is different for everyone but my dr also said a full bladder is a must and for trans vaginal they want an empty bladder (i've had both). When I asked my cousin why they couldn't see what htey needed to she said because her bladder wasn't full enough. She was very upset that she forgot about that part of it. I'd rather have a full bladder and be told it's too full and to empty some of it then to not have a full enough bladder and have to come back.

I have my ultrasound today...maybe I'll ask the tech why they want a full bladder.

wmramsel · August 2010

I've had both and they didn't tell me to have a full or empty bladder at either one. Although, I do give a sample at the beginning, so I have an empty one anyway.

KeriMac · August 2010

kmcrn08:
My office has you give your urine sample first thing when you check in- so that would defeat the purpose if they really needed a full bladder.

Ditto this for me.

Also, for trans-vag u/s, the tech always asks me to emply bladder 1st and my office says there is enough fluid after 12 weeks that a full bladder is not required. I guess every office has a different opinion though.

I will be having a large oj on the way to the appointment because that always seems to get my LO going!

izzourclue · August 2010

Most u/s places don't actually require this. I didn't have to have a full bladder.

EllenHope · August 2010

I was told to drink plenty of fluids all week, so that I would be well hydrated, but nothing was mentioned about a full bladder by my DR. I guess I will go with it full and ask if I should hold it, or go ahead and empty before they do the ultrasound.

mchupie · August 2010

I've had to have a full bladder for all 3 of my abdominal ultrasounds...it is so uncomfortable!

jkrubie7 · August 2010

nate2011:
This isn't for everyone. I would call the office before you go. I had to empty my bladder before we started and half way thru they had me go again.

This was me too. I had to pee before I got there but held it b/c I didn't know if my bladder should be full or not..and they had me go right after they started.

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