How to Prepare for an Ultrasound When You Want to Find Out the Sex of the Baby
An ultrasound done during pregnancy is a diagnostic tool used to examine a baby while in the womb. It uses sound waves to project a picture onto a screen. To health professionals, it's a very effective way to see if the baby is growing as it should be. It will also show them if there are any abnormalities. An ultrasound is generally performed around 20 weeks of gestation. This time also is very exciting because you can find out the sex of the baby, if desired.
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Instructions
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Consume a sugary drink or snack, such as fruit punch and licorice, about a half hour before your ultrasound. The sugar in these items gets the baby moving around and therefore makes it easier to find out his or her sex.
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Drink two to three glasses of water before your appointment. A full bladder will push up on the baby, so the baby is more visible. It also helping the ultrasound waves.
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Go in with a mindset that you may not be able to find out the baby's sex at this ultrasound appointment. That way if you do happen to find out you will be pleasantly surprised. You may be disappointed when you have been anticipating finding out the sex, only to realize that the baby doesn't want to cooperate just yet.
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Tips & Warnings
When drinking water to fill up your bladder, be sure not to make it too full. This causes discomfort. Empty your bladder if needed.
When having a snack or a drink to help the baby get active, don't eat or drink too much sugar. A lot of sugar during pregnancy is not healthy for you or your baby. Also, your doctor may advise you not to eat or drink before the ultrasound. In that case, follow your doctor's advice.
