Patient's question:
Half a month ago, I was tested positive for pregnancy. This morning, I accidentally slipped and fell, but my family is worried and wants me to go to the hospital for an ultrasound. I would like to have breakfast, but I'm wondering if I can eat before an ultrasound examination?Doctor's answer:
General check-up with ultrasound for pregnancy is fine to eat, it won't affect anything, so there's no need to worry too much. However, you need to hold your urine. When the bladder is full, the ultrasound imaging of the uterine appendages will be clearer, and the examination results will be more accurate. As long as it is confirmed to be an intrauterine pregnancy, check blood hCG and progesterone. If the progesterone is low, it needs to be supplemented in time, because in the early stages of pregnancy, progesterone is very important for the development of the embryo. Continue taking folic acid to prevent neural tube defects in newborns.