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2 Apr 2024

Understanding Oligohydramnios and Polyhydramnios

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Understanding Oligohydramnios and Polyhydramnios
Oligohydramnios and polyhydramnios are two conditions that involve the amniotic fluid surrounding the developing fetus during pregnancy.
Let's explore each condition in detail:
Oligohydramnios 🛡️💧
Oligohydramnios occurs when there is an insufficient amount of amniotic fluid in the amniotic sac. This condition can be detected during routine prenatal ultrasounds. It is typically diagnosed when the amniotic fluid index (AFI) measures less than 5 centimeters.
Causes of Oligohydramnios:
  • Fetal Kidney Problems: In some cases, the fetus may have kidney issues, leading to reduced urine production and subsequently low amniotic fluid levels.
  • Leakage or Rupture of Membranes: If the amniotic sac leaks or ruptures prematurely, it can result in a decrease in amniotic fluid volume.
  • Placental Insufficiency: When the placenta doesn't function optimally, it may impact the supply of nutrients and oxygen to the fetus, leading to reduced urine production and, consequently, low amniotic fluid levels.
Potential Complications of Oligohydramnios:
  • Fetal Growth Restriction: Reduced amniotic fluid can restrict the fetus's movement, leading to potential growth restrictions.
  • Labor Complications: Oligohydramnios can increase the risk of umbilical cord compression during labor.
  • Preterm Birth: In some cases, oligohydramnios may be associated with preterm labor and delivery.
Polyhydramnios 🌊💧
Polyhydramnios is the opposite of oligohydramnios and occurs when there is an excessive amount of amniotic fluid in the amniotic sac. It is typically diagnosed when the AFI measures greater than 25 centimeters.
Causes of Polyhydramnios:
  • Maternal Diabetes: Uncontrolled diabetes in the mother may lead to increased fetal urine production, resulting in excess amniotic fluid.
  • Fetal Anomalies: Certain fetal conditions or anomalies can lead to increased amniotic fluid production.
  • Twin Pregnancies: In twin or multiple pregnancies, polyhydramnios can be more common due to increased fetal urine production.
Potential Complications of Polyhydramnios:
  • Preterm Labor: Polyhydramnios may increase the risk of preterm labor and delivery.
  • Placental Abruption: There is a higher risk of placental abruption when polyhydramnios is present.
  • Fetal Malpresentation: Excessive amniotic fluid can increase the risk of fetal malposition during labor.
Management and Treatment 🏥💡
Both oligohydramnios and polyhydramnios require close monitoring and management by healthcare providers.
The management approach will depend on the severity of the condition and its underlying cause.
In some cases, further testing and consultations with specialists may be necessary to assess the well-being of the fetus.
If you are diagnosed with either condition during your pregnancy, it's essential to follow your healthcare provider's guidance and attend regular prenatal check-ups.
Early detection and appropriate management can help ensure the best possible outcomes for both you and your baby. 🌈👶
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Amy
7 Dec 2023

Has anyone been diagnosed with polyhydramnios? Or had a experience with it? I was recently diagnosed and it has my anxiety off the chart!! #polyhydramnios #31weeks

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Yolanda
Yes , they couldn't find anything wrong but when baby was born she was tongue tied.
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Kaitlyn
2 Nov 2023

So I found out u have Polyhydramnios but my baby is also having kidney issues one of the kidneys is overworking for the other one has anyone had this and went to full term?

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Sara
I had too much amniotic fluid and both of my son's kidneys were too dilated. I was induced at 39 weeks
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Kaitlyn
I’m being referred to high risk I had Polyhydramnios with my last pregnancy and was induced at 39 weeks I’m kinda worried about this one as it’s sounding a lot more serious than last time I guess the ultrasound techs missed one of my baby’s kidneys and this could have been found out at my 22 week ultrasound
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Krystal
12 Aug 2023

Hey mommies I went to the doctors for my 32 week ultrasound. I was told that there’s a lot Amniotic fluid around my baby girl. They call it polyhydramnios. Had this ever happened to anyone? I been reading about it on Google and stuff. I been seeing good and bad things. I’m pretty worried.

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Destinii
same i have to go to fetal medicine every week hopefully we just have big babies 🤞🏽🫶🏽you’re in my prayers
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Krystal
I’m now 35 weeks today. My baby is now 4 pounds and 12 oz 🙏🏾 she is a small fry and yes it’s a lot of Amniotic Fluid around her. I’m measuring 10 centimeters more than I’m suppose too. I have been diagnosed with Polyhydramnios. 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾 I 🙏🏾 you don’t have it.
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Catherine
11 Aug 2023

So on top of gestational diabetes and polyhydramnios, I think I got preeclampsia now too 😭😭😭 my face and hands are swollen AF, I'm seeing spots and get dizzy AF and I'm just a mess rn. I got an appointment tomorrow with the specialist and I'll have them test my urine and blood pressure. I'm just so defeated already with this pregnancy and I just am paranoid about everything now . Someone please ease my mind

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KT Fischer
I’m so sorry to hear you are struggling. I’m severely high risk with hypertension, early onset preeclampsia and anemia but with your specialist and good monitoring you should be okay! I go to the doctors three times a week and take medicine and am only a week ahead of you and my baby is totally fine! My body is taking the brunt of it but baby is okay!
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Catherine
I been going weekly to the doctors and there's literally nothing controlled. No matter how high of a dose of insulin they give me, my blood glucose is constantly over 250. I have like 5 liters of fluid in me , over three times the normal amount, and now I'm swollen and just feel like complete shit all the time. It sounds horrible but I hope I get induced or a c section really soon, ide rather him spend a couple weeks in the NICU than die inside of me or me die due to all of this. I literally feel like I can't make it much longer. This is my 4th pregnancy and I never in my life suffered this much I need it to be over with .... And I'm so sorry for all your complications too, this pregnancy shit ain't for the weak I'll tell you that
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Porsche
1 Aug 2023

Anyone dealing with Polyhydramnios and have gestational diabetes? My doctor wants me to start taking insulin. I’m 35 weeks and she is already 7 pounds 9 ounces! Just take her out bro!!! Like I’m just over it😭😭

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Blocked user
They don't know how big she is until baby born. U tried diet and exercise controlled?
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Samantha
I was just diagnosed with both also. They havnt mentioned insulin yet but I am going to see a specialist on Friday. My primary obgyn just said for me to eat reducing carbs and all sugar.
27 Mar 2024

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Shelly
29 Jun 2023

Did anyone had Polyhydramnios and went into labor naturally without an induction. Please share your experiences. Thank you.

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Samantha
I’m wondering the same! What happened? Did you labor naturally? My dr is saying I HAVE to have a cesarean because I have polyhydramnios
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Catherine
my doctor didn't say that at all.... I would get a second opinion , they always try to take the easy way out. If it's safe to deliver, I refuse to have a c section
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Karie
11 May 2023

Found out today I have polyhydramnios. Have insane anxiety of why and if my baby will be okay. She’s beautiful from her ultrasound photos and I cannot wait to meet her but I’m hoping for a long time with her.

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Monica
From what I read she has a good chance of being born healthy and you may have her before 37 weeks. Either way she will be alright!❤️
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Karie
I keep reading that too. I’m a hardcore worrywart of course. Thank you for this!
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kim
1 Apr 2023

Has anyone experienced 5 pounds during 32 weeks and polyhydramnios fluid. If so how was the outcome? Is anything to worry about or it's normal. Baby's belly is big too.

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Jasmine
I have poly but my baby is 3lbs
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Katrina
My baby’s belly is also big. He was 4 pounds 2 oz at 32 weeks . They didn’t seem concerned
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Jeanee
11 Jan 2023

Anybody experiencing or ever experienced having polyhydramnios? It’s where you had more amniotic fluid then needed…

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Deanna
Yes they gave me medication and now the fluid levels are normal and I no longer need to be on the medication.
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Jeanee
Really? How far along were you and what kind of medication did they give they didn’t offer me anything like that just said to cut carbs😑 what were your amniotic fluid levels? Mine is 30cm so it’s moderate not severe
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Nikki
28 Dec 2022

Well went to ER last night & tested positive for the flu 😭 I feel like absolute death. They also told me I had oligohydramnios. Has anyone ever had this???? I’m freaking out

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Qui qui 👼🏾💙🕊🌈👶🏾💙
What was ur symptoms n how to they do the flu test
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Nikki
Really horrible cough, body aches, chills, fever, congestion, sore throat. It’s a nose swab.
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