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1 Other ultrasound exams, such as of the pelvis, may require a full bladder, so your doctor might ask you to drink up to six glasses of water two hours before the exam and not urinate until the exam is completed.
A pregnancy ultrasound may be done during the first 12 weeks of pregnancy to: 1  Confirm a normal pregnancy. 2  Determine the baby's age.  Look for problems, such as ectopic pregnancies or the chances for a miscarriage.