It's often unclear why too much fluid sometimes builds up during pregnancy, but it can be caused by:. Most babies whose mothers have polyhydramnios will be healthy. Speak to your doctor or midwife if you're concerned or have any questions. Page last reviewed: 04 May Next review due: 04 May Polyhydramnios too much amniotic fluid.
Too much amniotic fluid is normally spotted during a check-up in the later stages of pregnancy. Will I have a healthy pregnancy and baby? But there is a slightly increased risk of pregnancy and birth complications, such as: giving birth prematurely before 37 weeks your waters breaking early a problem with the position of the umbilical cord prolapsed umbilical cord heavy bleeding after your baby is born because your womb has stretched your baby having a health condition You'll need extra check-ups to look for these problems.
Symptoms of polyhydramnios Polyhydramnios tends to develop gradually and there may not be noticeable symptoms. If the fluid level drops too much, your doctor may recommend an early delivery. By Dr. Laura Riley November 03, Save Pin FB More. Diabetes: Some moms with diabetes might have increased levels of fluid. Problems with the baby's heart rate: These likely show up on ultrasound or monitoring An infection in the baby.
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What problems can polyhydramnios cause? Polyhydramnios may increase the risk of these problems during pregnancy: Premature birth — Birth before 37 weeks of pregnancy Premature rupture of the membranes PROM — When the amniotic sac breaks after 37 weeks of pregnancy but before labor starts Placental abruption — When the placenta partially or completely peels away from the wall of the uterus before birth Stillbirth — When a baby dies in the womb after 20 weeks of pregnancy Postpartum hemorrhage — Severe bleeding after birth Fetal malposition — When a baby is not in a head-down position and may need to be born by cesarean section What causes polyhydramnios?
Is polyhydramnios common? Last reviewed: June, Prepare for a healthy pregnancy and baby this year. But you should be able to deliver a healthy baby without complications and without inducing labor.
In severe cases, the treatment plan may focus on the underlying condition. Polyhydramnios can be treated by regularly draining amniotic fluid from the uterus using a large needle.
This procedure does carry a risk of complications, so your doctor will only recommend it if the danger of continuing the pregnancy with untreated polyhydramnios is greater than the risk of draining the fluid. Polyhydramnios can also be treated with a medication that reduces the amount of urine the fetus produces.
In some severe cases, your doctor may decide that the best course of action is to induce labor early, at 37 weeks, or even sooner. Cases of moderate polyhydramnios found later in pregnancy can be treated with bed rest.
Laying horizontal and resting is recommended to delay any preterm labor as long as possible. Compiled using information from the following sources:. What are the symptoms of polyhydramnios? Moderate to Severe Polyhydramnios may cause the following symptoms: Difficulty breathing Swelling in the lower extremities Swelling of the vulva Decreased urine production Constipation Heartburn Feeling huge or tightness in the belly The above symptoms result from an overly enlarged uterus exerting pressure on other organs.
Causes In many cases, the cause is unknown. While inside the womb, babies will swallow amniotic fluid and then urinate it out, keeping the amount of amniotic fluid at a steady level. If the baby cannot swallow due to a genetic defect, amniotic fluid will build up. Maternal diabetes — Elevated blood glucose levels can lead to an excessive buildup of amniotic fluid.
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