Question 1

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 2

could low amniotic fluid in utero cause problems for the baby after delivery?

Accepted Answer

Potentially.: Persistent, chronic, severe oligohydramnios leads to pulmonary hypoplasia (small and maldeveloped lungs) that can prove lethal postnatally. Less extreme oligohydramnios is much more common and is typically a problem for labor - not postnatally if your obstetrician is competent.

Question 3

what causes amniotic fluid to leak at 27 week?

Accepted Answer

A hole: The bag of water is held together by amniotic membranes that have less integrity than an overfilled water balloon. Sometimes, they develop a "hole" and leak and re-seal, and sometimes they don't. Either way you need to tell your OB MD of this development as fetus' can get infected and die if the membranes are truly compromised.

Question 4

what causes amniotic fluid to leak and what should someone do to prevent that.?

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Many things: If you are worried about this you need to discuss this with your OB doc, various things can cause fluid to leak, and i assume early because if you start leaking fluid at 35 weeks or more the txment is to be delivered, premature labor, incompetent cervix, infection are some of teh things that can cause prom.

Question 5

at what level is amniotic fluid too low?

Accepted Answer

5: The level of amniotc fluid will vary during different stages of your pregnancy.  Anything below the 5th percentile should be closely followed.  Towards the end of pregnancy and amniotic fluid inde of 5 or below is too low.

Question 6

is low levels of amniotic fluid a big concern?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Low fluid is something of concern. There is risks of growth retardation, fetal compromise due to cord compression. It could do to fetal anomalies. There is a lot of causes of low fluid. It is very important that your dr gives close f/u.

Question 7

is there any way to increase amniotic fluid if it is low?

Accepted Answer

Rest and hydration: There is not a great definitive way to increase amniotic fluid when it is low. Often times complete rest and hydration are recommended. If the pregnancy is close enough to the due date, delivery is recommended because low fluid is often a sign that the placenta is not working well.

Question 8

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 9

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 10

what causes amniotic fluid embolism?

Accepted Answer

Vein: It is when amniotic fluid enters the bloodstream through the venous system. It can be very dangerous, potentially causing a embolus in the lung.

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