Question 1

how does amniotic fluid embolisim happen 2 days after delivery if baby and placenta are no longer inside you??

Accepted Answer

Allergic reaction: Amniotic fluid embolism is a rare condition.It's due to amnionic fluid entering the maternal circulation.This results in a combination of cardiogenic shock, respiratory failure and a coagulation disorder causing blood clots or bleeding.Although most cases occur during or shortly after delivery,on rare occasions it has occurred 48 hours after delivery due to a delayed allergic reaction to the fluid

Question 2

is amniotic fluid sort of sticky?

Accepted Answer

YES: You have to be careful to determine the origin of the liquid. Amniotic  liquid loss has to be treated asap.

Question 3

what causes low amniotic fluid levels?

Accepted Answer

Multiple things: Low amniotic fluid may happen for many reasons. Rupture of membranes or water breaking is the most obvious. Amniotic fluid can be low with dehydration. It can also be a sign of early fetal distress or fetal anomalies. As your doctor knows the whole story, he or she will be able to give reasons as to why low fluid may be happening in your case.

Question 4

is excess amniotic fluid a cause for concern?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Excess amniotic fluid can be associated with diabetes, infection, and birth defects that prevent the fetus from swallowing. It can also be associated with an increased risk of stillbirth. Once the causes above have been eliminated, testing of the fetus' wellbeing should be done until delivery.

Question 5

can you tell me how doctors check your amniotic fluid?

Accepted Answer

Ultrasound: An ultrasound of the uterus is done to measure the pockets of fluid.  There are two ways to do this.  You can measure the single largest vertical pocket or you can measure the largest vertical pocket in each of 4 quadrants around the umbilicus and add them together.

Question 6

what symptoms of low amniotic fluid are the most important?

Accepted Answer

Oligohydramnios: Low amniotic fluid or oligohydramnios is a condition brought about by a decreased production of urine by the fetus either through a decreased placental perfusion or blocked urinary outlet, to name a few. It could also result from a ruptured amniotic membrane. One of the first signs of low fluid is a size-date discepancy of the growing uterus. An ultrasound will help to diagnose the condition.

Question 7

is it possible that humans ever go back to breathing amniotic fluid?

Accepted Answer

Amniotic fluid: Humans never did "breathe" amniotic fluid.  The oxygen exchange that happens in utero is driven by the umbilical vascular system.  In other words, you "breathe" in the uterus by having direct oxygen exchanges with your mother's blood oxygen, not through your lungs.

Question 8

what is the definition or description of: meconium stained amniotic fluid?

Accepted Answer

Meconium staining: Sometimes, however, a baby has a bowel movement before or during birth. If this happens, the amniotic fluid released when the mother's bag of water breaks will have a greenish tint.  At times when the baby is not getting enough oxygen before or during birth, the baby may take a breath and inhale some meconium, which can irritate the baby's lungs and cause lung problems that can be severe.

Question 9

is it possible to have extra amniotic fluid around the baby because of the baby being big?

Accepted Answer

Kind of. : The two can be related. For example diabetes can cause both a big baby and increased fluid. But a big baby does not necessarily cause extra fluid.

Question 10

i'm 28 weeks and was told i have a generous amount of amniotic fluid. is this common? i read up on it and it was pretty concerning. help please

Accepted Answer

You need an amount: Most with some elevated fluid do not have an issue; if elevated real high you will probobly get referred to a specialist but there is a number called an amniotic fluid index that will guide the severity.  Polyhydramnios (light fluid) is considered over about 20 but need more specifics from your dr.  Saying generous is non specific and leads you googling, worried and focused on downside.  Gd luc.

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