I've got my nuchal scan this afternoon, but the letter doesn't say anything about drinking water beforehand...

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HeinzSight · 03/02/2009 11:13

this is my fourth pregnancy and I've always had to have a full bladder for this scan.

Have things changed?

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ScorpiowithabigS · 03/02/2009 11:14

When i last had a 12 week scan i didnt have to drink before. Good luck!

BlameItOnTheBogey · 03/02/2009 11:15

My letter didn't either but I assumed I had to so drank vats of water and sat there bursting for a wee. When I went, the first thing the lady did was send me off for a wee before scanning me. No idea why but clearly didn't need a full bladder....

BlameItOnTheBogey · 03/02/2009 11:15

ps Good luck. How rude of me.

ShowOfHands · 03/02/2009 11:17

I think they have too many problems with women with bulging bladders obscuring the uterus. Drink normally. Good luck.

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HeinzSight · 03/02/2009 11:18

@ Blameit, thank you.

WHAT a relief, in more ways than one, there's nothing worse than bursting for a wee, well bursting for a wee when pregnant AND having someone push down on your tummy.... wince.

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1stMrsF · 04/02/2009 11:36

My sonographer specifies EMPTY bladder for all scans. There is a notice up in the waiting room! Good luck for this afternoon.

JenRR · 04/02/2009 17:52

I went with a full bladder after a few people mentioned this and the lady said they don't need this anymore due to new techniques. I felt a bit stupid as she tutted at me!

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HeinzSight · 04/02/2009 19:07

I'm relieved to say that I didn't need a full bladder, phew!!

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LeninGrad · 04/02/2009 19:37

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