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.
HIV-negative test result. If you test HIV-negative it is important to stay negative. If you have unprotected sex or share needles and syringes during your pregnancy, test again. Read AVERTâs âHIV Testingâ fact sheet for more information. HIV-positive and pregnant. If you test HIV-positive, you can still give birth to HIV-negative babies.