New Moms, Here’s What You Can Do To Prepare For Your First Ultrasound Session

New Moms, Here’s What You Can Do To Prepare For Your First Ultrasound Session

First of all, congratulations! You’re on your way to becoming a mom and you’ll soon have a little bundle of joy in your arms. You have an exciting and beautiful journey ahead!

Part of your journey into motherhood includes period visits to your OB-GYN for check-ups and tests that will ensure that you and your baby are safe up until the time of your delivery. One of the routine check-ups you will have are prenatal ultrasound sessions. In this article, we will talk about what you can do to prepare for your first ultrasound session as a new mom.

But before we dive right into it, let’s first define what a prenatal ultrasound is. A prenatal ultrasound is a test that uses high-frequency sound waves that are transmitted through the abdomen using a transducer to see what goes on inside the abdomen. The echoes that come back are transformed into video or photographic images that show your baby.

There are two kinds of ultrasounds, one, where the doctor places the main device onto your belly, and the second where a probe is inserted into the vaginal canal. This second type is called a transvaginal ultrasound. This is usually done during early stages of pregnancy to get a clearer picture of the ovaries or uterus and rule out any early problems with the pregnancy.

Whichever kind of ultrasound you’ll be having, you can do these simple steps to prepare.

1. Drink 4-6 glasses of water before your turn.

Your doctor will ask you to fill your bladder because this help the doctor see your baby better. If you’re in line, start drinking up when it’s almost your turn. Don’t drink too early because you will be asked to refrain from urinating until your ultrasound is over. 

2. Wear a two-piece outfit.

Wear a comfortable top and bottom so your doctor can easily access your abdomen without requesting you to remove your clothes. You can also choose comfortable clothes, the kind that you can easily move in so you don’t have a hard time, too.

3. Eat your meals as you usually do.

Unless stated otherwise by your doctor, you may eat before your ultrasound. Follow your regular meal schedule. On the day of your ultrasound, you can decide whether or not to eat, based on the time of your appointment.

4. Relax!

You don’t need to worry or be nervous either because your doctor will explain everything to you during your ultrasound.

There you have it! That’s all you need to do. Above all, relish every moment and every check-up because there’s nothing more fulfilling than blooming into the full essence of what it means to be a woman.

If you want to consult with an OB-GYN you can schedule your check-up now at https://keralty.com.ph/keralty-appointments 

Or if you wish to inquire about our ultrasound services, call (02) 8637 9661 or contact our Customer Care Department at customer.care@keralty.com.ph.