My doctor wrote USG and this is my first scan, so I am a little nervous. Do I need full bladder or any preparation before going? Please tell me how your first pregnancy USG was.
My first scan I was so nervous but honestly it was nothing. You lie down, they put a cool gel on your tummy and move a small probe around. I felt emotional seeing the little heartbeat on screen, dont worry its painless.
Its very simple, the radiologist does it, not you. In early weeks sometimes its an internal scan, later its just on the belly with gel. For some they ask you to come with a full bladder, so check that when you book the appointment.
Nothing for you to do really, the doctor or technician handles everything. Just relax and lie back. My amma kept asking me the same and I told her, its just a scan, no needles, no pain, totally safe for baby.
Just go to the diagnostic center or hospital with your doctors slip, they do it in 10 to 15 mins. Sometimes they tell you to drink water and hold urine before, so ask while booking so you dont waste a trip. Report comes the same day usually.
