https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sat, 02 May 2026 03:16:16 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-drink-a-lot-of-water-before-your-nt-scan#post-352202 Sat, 20 Oct 2012 22:03:38 +0000 JessiBee 352202@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes, I had to drink an hour before and hold it. It was no fun. For my anatomy scan, I also had to have a full bladder, but the tech looked at the parts first that they want the full bladder for, then let me go before the rest of it! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-drink-a-lot-of-water-before-your-nt-scan#post-352201 Sat, 20 Oct 2012 22:00:52 +0000 autumnlove 352201@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I didn't yesterday and it was ok! :-) The doctor just told me to have a full bladder for my anatomy scan in Dec. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-drink-a-lot-of-water-before-your-nt-scan#post-352187 Sat, 20 Oct 2012 21:34:51 +0000 sylvie_b 352187@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yep, full bladder required! I asked the ultrasound tech and she said a full bladder helps push the uterus forward for a better scan. :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-drink-a-lot-of-water-before-your-nt-scan#post-350699 Fri, 19 Oct 2012 14:48:06 +0000 LC 350699@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>For the NT scan, yes, I had to have a full bladder... and they kept me waiting for 45 minutes past my scheduled appointment time. I was miserable! The NT scan was the only ultrasound I had that required a full bladder. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-drink-a-lot-of-water-before-your-nt-scan#post-350697 Fri, 19 Oct 2012 14:47:30 +0000 Mrsbells 350697@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>No this wasnt required. I was just told to have something to eat about 30 minutes before. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-drink-a-lot-of-water-before-your-nt-scan#post-350690 Fri, 19 Oct 2012 14:45:47 +0000 Smurfette 350690@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Nope, they haven't told me to drink anything at any of mine. I don't see that it would matter since I have to pee in a cup right when I get there everytime! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-drink-a-lot-of-water-before-your-nt-scan#post-350682 Fri, 19 Oct 2012 14:40:29 +0000 tororojo 350682@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I didn't do a NT scan, but I've never been instructed to drink water before an ultrasound. I know a lot of people have, and I think it might depend on the type/quality of US equipment. I would imagine that for your NT scan they'll be using a hardcore machine where it wouldn't matter...but as you know, your doc's office is the best authority! :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-drink-a-lot-of-water-before-your-nt-scan#post-350660 Fri, 19 Oct 2012 14:33:32 +0000 autumnlove 350660@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Were you instructed to drink a lot of water before your NT scan? I don't remember if I was given any specific instructions and the hold time for my OB office is too long! </p>