The patient must present with a full bladder. 1  2hrs prior to the appointment, the patient should empty their bladder. 2  Over the next hour they should drink at least 1 litre of water. This allows time for the water to reach the bladder. 3  Do not go to the toilet until instructed by the Sonographer.
It is important to get the Rhogam shot if you are a negative blood type and your significant other is a postive. Negatuve blood type is a recessive trait, therefore its highly likely your baby will have a postivie blood type. A negative blood type means your blood cells lack a protien coating.
Yes, it's safe to get a flu (influenza) shot during pregnancy. In fact, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends a flu shot for anyone who's pregnant during flu season â typically early October through late March. A flu shot during pregnancy can help: 1  Prevent the flu and maternal complications. 2  Pregnancy puts extra stress on your heart and lungs. 3  Pregnancy can also affect your immune system. 4  These factors increase the risk of becoming severely ill due to the flu.