Easing Your Bladder Discomfort While Ungeroing A Sonogram

Most women will experience getting a sonogram, or ultrasound, during the early part of their pregnancy. Preparing for the sonogram involves drinking several ounces of water an hour before the procedure so images and ultrasound waves can be caught most effectively. If you are worried about the discomfort of having a full bladder on top of the pressure you feel from your growing baby, there are ways you can ease your discomfort while waiting for and undergoing your sonogram. Here are some tips you can use to help you feel more comfortable.

Ensure your appointment is on time

Your doctor will have instructed you to drink 36 ounces of water an hour before your sonogram. As the time nears for you to start guzzling water, call the clinic to ensure that their appointments are going on time. This way, you aren't stuck in the waiting room for several minutes with an overfull bladder while waiting your turn. If the clinic is behind on their schedule, begin drinking water several minutes later to compensate. You will still have the amount of water you need in your system to have a successful sonogram without having to a too-full bladder for too long.

Wear loose clothing

Loose clothing, such as sweatpants and a large t shirt, can help reduce the pressure you feel on your full bladder and help make you feel more comfortable while waiting for your ultrasound. Jeans, maxi skirts, and yoga pants can put extra strain on your waistband, which can then make your bladder feel even more uncomfortable.

Ask if you can relieve your bladder

Your sonogram technician may allow you to relieve your bladder a small amount if it is extremely full at the beginning of your examination. Explain your discomfort to the doctor, and they may allow you to use the restroom for a several seconds to empty a partial amount of your bladder. Further along the sonogram, they may let you finish emptying your bladder completely so you can feel more comfortable for the rest of your ultrasound.

Getting a sonogram is part of staying healthy for your pregnancy. If you are worried about trying to stay comfortable with a full bladder during your sonogram, there are things you can do to help make the procedure easy to endure. Talk to the hospital, your sonogram technician, and wear loose clothing to help make the procedure easier.

For professional care, contact a company such as All Women's Clinic. 

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