Do I need full bladder for 20 week scan? - Page 2

Luke's_mummy · Dec 7th, 2009, 17:34 PM

thanks hunny thats what i was thinking lol! xx

BrightEyes · Dec 8th, 2009, 07:49 AM

My bladder was TOO full for my 12 week scan so I had to empty it a little. The midwife then said to me "it's a good job you don't have to fill it for your next one!"

On my appointment letter it says "it is not neccessary to have a full bladder for this scan"

I guess everywhere is different. I'm just thanking my lucky stars - it was the most uncomfortable experience. Although I did get the odd smart arsed comment about- if you think that's bad, wait for labour...

OmiOmen · Dec 8th, 2009, 07:54 AM

BrightEyes: I know that feeling and I was at the hospital hours because my LO would not stop moving so I was sent for walk to get the LO to change place to get the neck measurements. I swear that I nearly pee-ed myself!

I don't know the answer but have wondered the same thing and am asking my MW at my appointment tomorrow.

Sadie92 · Dec 8th, 2009, 07:59 AM

I had my 20 week scan yesterday..... I didnt have a full bladder and was told to go and empty what little bit i did have in there.
lol

Good luck with the scan..

lauren28 · Dec 8th, 2009, 08:04 AM

I think it depends on where you are having it done. On my letter for my 12 week scan it said in capital letters that I do not need to have a full bladder. On the letter for my 20 week scan it says that I should not have an empty bladder.

Good luck with your scan x

BrightEyes · Dec 8th, 2009, 08:27 AM

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Originally Posted by OmiOmen

BrightEyes: I know that feeling and I was at the hospital hours because my LO would not stop moving so I was sent for walk to get the LO to change place to get the neck measurements. I swear that I nearly pee-ed myself!

I don't know the answer but have wondered the same thing and am asking my MW at my appointment tomorrow.

Hahahaha! Yes, it's not the nicest feeling!!

Angellicaa · Dec 8th, 2009, 09:15 AM

Only if they want to see your 'cervix' clear......mine was not full and I had asked if it mattered and they said only to get a good pic of the cervix~

poppy fields · Dec 8th, 2009, 09:41 AM

I read somewhere that they might ask you to empty your bladder part way through to see how the baby's heart rate responds.

Sam9kids · Dec 8th, 2009, 09:43 AM

I never have had a full bladder with the 20 week one

555ann555 · Dec 8th, 2009, 10:32 AM

I had to call to book my appointment (long story) anyway, I was told I didn't need an full bladder for the 20 week scan... Give them a call if you're not sure

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BrightEyes Pregnant (Expecting) Active BnB Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Scotland Posts: 140	My bladder was TOO full for my 12 week scan so I had to empty it a little. The midwife then said to me "it's a good job you don't have to fill it for your next one!" On my appointment letter it says "it is not neccessary to have a full bladder for this scan" I guess everywhere is different. I'm just thanking my lucky stars - it was the most uncomfortable experience. Although I did get the odd smart arsed comment about- if you think that's bad, wait for labour...

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Dec 8th, 2009, 07:54 AM	#13
OmiOmen Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Derby Posts: 2,216	BrightEyes: I know that feeling and I was at the hospital hours because my LO would not stop moving so I was sent for walk to get the LO to change place to get the neck measurements. I swear that I nearly pee-ed myself! I don't know the answer but have wondered the same thing and am asking my MW at my appointment tomorrow.

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Dec 8th, 2009, 07:59 AM	#14
Sadie92 Trying to conceive (TTC) Active BnB Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: London - UK Posts: 507	I had my 20 week scan yesterday..... I didnt have a full bladder and was told to go and empty what little bit i did have in there. lol Good luck with the scan..

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lauren28 Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Hampshire, UK Posts: 253	I think it depends on where you are having it done. On my letter for my 12 week scan it said in capital letters that I do not need to have a full bladder. On the letter for my 20 week scan it says that I should not have an empty bladder. Good luck with your scan x

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Dec 8th, 2009, 09:15 AM	#17
Angellicaa Pregnant (Expecting) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 1,145	Only if they want to see your 'cervix' clear......mine was not full and I had asked if it mattered and they said only to get a good pic of the cervix~

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Dec 8th, 2009, 09:41 AM	#18
poppy fields Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oxford, UK Posts: 174	I read somewhere that they might ask you to empty your bladder part way through to see how the baby's heart rate responds.

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555ann555 Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: North Lanarkshire Posts: 1,751	I had to call to book my appointment (long story) anyway, I was told I didn't need an full bladder for the 20 week scan... Give them a call if you're not sure

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