12 wk Nuchal Scan - I thought you had to have a full bladder?!

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LipstickGirl · 08/04/2009 19:44

I've got my 12 wk 'combined' (?) scan tomorrow and I rang the antenatal unit as my appointment letter had not info except the time and date. I thought you had to drink lots of water and have a full bladder for this but they said just to eat and drink normally.

Does anyone know if this is right?

I wouldn't normally doubt the hospital but the date on the letter was Dec 2008 so not sure how organised they are!

Thanks

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mogwai · 08/04/2009 20:16

I'm sure I had a full bladder for mine.

Didn't need a full bladder for the 20 week scan but did for the nuchal at 13 weeks.

thisisyesterday · 08/04/2009 20:17

i've never had to have a full bladder for mine (have had 3)

traceybath · 08/04/2009 20:19

I've had 3 and never needed a full bladder. 20 wk scan i had to though.

littlelamb · 08/04/2009 20:19

They tell you to, but ime it is sufficient to have a bottle of water when you get there. Otherwise, they will inevitably be running late leaving you in a most compromising position. With ds I gave in and went to the toilet as my appointment was running so late. With dd my bladder was so full that I was told to go and have 'half a wee' And let me tell you, trying to stop yourself midstream when pg is no easy feat

tiggerlovestobounce · 08/04/2009 20:19

It depends on the scanner quality. In the past you did need a full bladder, now depending on how good the scan machine is, you might not.

traceybath · 08/04/2009 20:22

Should add my nuchals were all done privately as not available on nhs here and suspect the scanning equipment was better.

thisisyesterday · 08/04/2009 20:28

interesting, mine were NHS. but we must just have good scanners!

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LipstickGirl · 08/04/2009 20:49

Thanks everyone - must admit I wasn't looking forward to having a giant watery bladder!

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