Actually yaar, it's only for the early scans because the baby is so tiny and the water pushes the uterus up for a clear view. In the second and third trimester scans, you don't need to do all this. So don't worry, just ask the clinic receptionist once.
It usually depends on how many weeks pregnant you are. In the early weeks, a full bladder is needed, but please check with your gynac or the scan clinic beforehand. They will give you the exact instructions for your specific scan.
Haha yes, for the early scans they make you drink so much water that you can't even think about food! I remember holding my pee while craving hot samosas in the waiting room. But it’s only for the first trimester, later scans don't need a full bladder.
I just delivered recently and clearly remember my first scan. They literally made me drink a whole bottle of water in the waiting area because my bladder wasn't full enough! Once the baby grows in the later months, you don't need to hold your pee at all.
I completely understand how stressful scan days can be and how you worry about every detail. Yes, for early scans they usually need a full bladder to see the baby clearly. But try to relax, they will tell you exactly how much to drink when you reach.
According to my pregnancy tracker, drinking water is only required for transabdominal scans in the first trimester to help the sound waves travel. For internal scans (TVS) or later stage scans, you actually need an empty bladder. Better to track your scan type and call the lab!
It’s only needed for the early 3-month scans to get a clear picture of the tiny baby. Just drink 3-4 glasses of normal water an hour before your appointment. Don't drink so much that you get uncomfortable, just normal full bladder is enough.
