Can pregnant women eat before ultrasound?

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The article was professionally consulted by Dr. Nguyen Anh Tu - Doctor of Obstetric Ultrasound - Prenatal Diagnosis - Obstetrics Department - Vinmec Hai Phong International General Hospital.

1. When is the best time to have a pregnancy ultrasound?

Fetal ultrasound is a technique that can record images of the developing fetus in the womb during pregnancy, from which it is possible to monitor the baby's development as well as promptly detect abnormal signs. and appropriate treatment methods. Some important pathologies and fetal ultrasound can detect ectopic pregnancy, placenta previa, fetal malformations... are very dangerous diseases and can threaten the life of both mothers and babies. Currently, there are a number of fetal ultrasound techniques that are applied, that is, using an ultrasound probe placed on the mother's abdomen to survey and using an ultrasound probe inserted into the mother's urethra for survey.

In fact, when is the best time to have an ultrasound as well as how often to get pregnant, ultrasound is a very common question asked by pregnant women. Some important ultrasound times that a woman needs to perform during pregnancy are:
12 - 14 weeks: Ultrasound during this time will determine the age of the fetus and measure the translucency on the nape of the neck to detect chromosomal abnormalities in the body, suggesting that the child has some diseases such as Down syndrome, heart malformations, diaphragmatic hernia... 21-24 weeks: This is a super time. Pregnancy sound can find signs of abnormality, specifically signs of cleft lip, cleft palate, abnormalities in internal organs. 30-32 weeks: In the last weeks of pregnancy, fetal ultrasound can detect a number of diseases such as arterial abnormalities, heart abnormalities, slow growth of the uterus that can lead to heart failure. pregnancy, asphyxia after birth... In addition, during this time, the fetus has developed a lot, so when the fetal ultrasound is done, it is possible to know the position of the fetus in the womb so that it can be prepared to give birth safely. most favorable. Besides, fetal ultrasound in the last weeks also shows fetal weight, position of placenta, amniotic fluid indicators ... to be able to predict the best delivery.

2. Can a pregnancy ultrasound be eaten?

Fetal ultrasound technique is usually performed when a pregnant woman goes to medical facilities for regular antenatal check-ups according to the schedule recommended by the obstetrician, so during the examination, it will usually be prescribed. Other tests such as blood tests, urine tests ...
For fetal ultrasound techniques, pregnant women can still eat normally, however, to ensure accurate results, it is necessary to limit using products containing stimulants such as beer, wine, tobacco, carbonated soft drinks, fruit juices.... When having an ultrasound before the 10th week of pregnancy, the woman needs to drink a lot of water, hold urine until the time of pregnancy. With an ultrasound, the bladder fills with water and gives a clearer ultrasound picture. When going for an ultrasound, you should also wear loose and airy clothes so that the ultrasound process can take place smoothly and quickly.
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3. Does the first ultrasound require fasting?

There are many cases where a woman after having sex has signs of pregnancy such as vomiting, nausea, or taking a pregnancy test, it shows 2 bars... so she went to medical facilities medical practice to perform tests to check if the body is pregnant, including fetal ultrasound. Because this is the first ultrasound to check if you are really pregnant, you do not need to fast in this case, but before the ultrasound, you still need to drink a lot of water, hold your urine to keep the bladder full. This is a favorable condition for ultrasound waves to travel faster and interact with the fetus better, thereby giving clearer and more accurate results.
Can pregnancy ultrasound as well as the first ultrasound have to fast are not very common questions asked by pregnant women. Therefore, it is necessary to be equipped with the necessary knowledge, which foods should not be used before the ultrasound as well as the most important times when it is imperative to perform a pregnancy ultrasound to best prepare for the birth.
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