What is polyhydramnios?

High amniotic fluid: Polyhdramnios occurs when the amniotic fluid index (measured by ultrasound) is higher than expected. Most doctors use a cutoff of 25.

Polyhdramnios: Is a medical condition describing an excess of amniotic fluid in the amniotic sac. It is seen in about 1% of pregnancies.[1][2][3] it is typically diagnosed when the amniotic fluid index (afi) is greater than 24 cm.[4][5] there are two clinical varieties of polyhydramnios: chronic polyhydramnios where excess amniotic fluid accumulates gradually acute polyhydramnios quickly accumulates.