I'm 21 weeks along with my baby girl and every ob appointment i've had she has been active and healthy and doing just great. But when I had my appointment today, my ob told me that she wanted to schedule another ultrasound for me next month because my fluid was showing a little low. She said average was 8.7 and mine was 8.4. She told me not to worry she just wanted to moniter it. But I'm very worried. I've never heard of this before. I'm not leaking any fluid that I know of. Someone please give me some advice. I dont want anything bad to happen to my baby.
2006-11-03 14:29:02 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
It's OK, calm down and take a breath. I know you're scared, but you don't need to get overly stressed about this. My friend just had a baby and during her pregnancy her fluid levels went up and down. They just had extra ultrasounds to monitor it. It is one of those things that is not an emergency, they just want to keep an eye on it. If it were an emergency thing they would have done an ultrasound on the spot. Obviously if your OB scheduled your ultrasound for next month, he is not concerned that anything will happen before then.
Wait until next month and when you have your appt. make sure you ask questions about amniotic fluid: How much is good, how low is too low, what are the risks, how can you help it? Dr's don't always supply answers if you don't ask them first.
Blessings to you and your baby!
2006-11-03 14:38:41 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Don't worry about it. I went through A LOT with my first pregnancy and everything turned out to be fine I have a healthy wonderful 2 year old now thank God. Doctors could make you worry big time but they are only trying to be on the safe side so don't worry and relax. I know easier said than done. But from someone who went through a lot just relax and you'll be fine, in 19 weeks you'll be looking at your baby's face and you'll forget about all your worries. Good luck
2006-11-03 14:37:33 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Baby's strain phases can have been top on the OB appt, however I could def ask to be on weekly appts to maintain an eye fixed on amniotic fluid phases and strain phases of the child. As for the amniotic fluid phases, the fluids replinish themselves each 12 hrs, so taht is why it's so essential to maintain your self hydrated
2016-09-01 06:51:52 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your doctor says not to worry "Don't worry" I know easier said then done but I worried about everything when I was pregnant with my son and I went into labor early so relax if there is a problem he/she will let you know. Take care of yourself so the little angel is taken care of. But no I have never heard of that Sorry. Good luck to you!
2006-11-03 14:37:35 · answer #4 · answered by Chandra H 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your fine. It really isnt that low. Drink plenty of water to make sure she isnt getting dehydrated. You arent anywhere near the levels that are so low you need to worry about it. Good luck and I hope all go's well.
2006-11-03 14:32:45 · answer #5 · answered by Holly M 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would stay as rested as possible...keep feet up while resting and to refrain from anything exorting. Keep in touch with your doc and report any gushes or continuous trickles of fluid.
2006-11-03 14:36:33 · answer #6 · answered by Susan and Grant O 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am sure you are fine if you are not leaking any fluid. I would drink as much water as possible and see if that helps to increase your fluid amount.
2006-11-03 14:31:46 · answer #7 · answered by Sakora 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The fluid is the urine from the baby. She swallows it and it helps her lungs grow. It may be her kidneys not making enough and then her lungs won't grow. I am sure that everything is going to be ok with her. Its a very rare condition.
2006-11-03 14:32:24 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 4⤋