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.
If you fall into one of these categories, your doctor may recommend additional vaccinations before or during pregnancy. Hepatitis B vaccine It's safe to get this shot when you're pregnant, and if you're a healthcare worker or you live with someone who has the disease, consider vaccination. Hepatitis B is a viral infection that causes liver inflammation, nausea, fatigue, and jaundice (yellowing of the skin and eyes).