My wife is 8 months pregnant she is low on her amniotic fluid?

Question

I am from India. My wife is 8 months pregnant and as per her gynae she is low on amniotic fluid. Although her gynae has prescribed her an Amino Acid ARG-9 but it doesn't seems to be working well. I want to know is there any other remedy someone else has used under a similar situation in any other part of the world which has worked well. Also is low amniotic fluid harmful to the baby or the mom in anyways.

Answer 1

Low amniotic fluid can indicate a problem with the baby, but in most cases it is caused by dehydration.

Consider making "labourade". (It's just an oral rehydration solution with extra calcium). Any rehydration solution will work. She should be drinking 2-3L of liquids per day (excluding tea, pop, or coffee).

Labourade

In blender mix

1/3 cup fresh lemon juice

1/3 cup honey (to taste)

1/4 tsp salt

2 calcium/magnesium tablets, crushed

Water to make 4 cups


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Answer 2

Well normally I think if at this stage if the amniotic fluid is low and medication does not help they do lots of tests on the baby to make sure it is still ok and if they have any doubts theyinduce labour as there is a danger that the baby may compress the umbilical cord by lying on it as there is no liquid to support him/her. Also the fluid is needed to help develop babys lungs so yes it is dangerous for the baby to have low levels of amniotic fluid.

Answer 3

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Answer 4

Your wife should be on bed rest if her amniotic fluid is low. Your practitioner may suspect this problem if you're leaking fluid, measuring small for your stage of pregnancy, or not feeling your baby move very much. She may also be on the lookout for it if you've previously had a baby whose growth was restricted; if you have chronic high blood pressure, preeclampsia, diabetes, or lupus; or if you're past your due date. Experts don't always know what causes low levels of amniotic fluid. It's most common late in the third trimester, particularly if you're overdue. The later in pregnancy the condition develops, the better the outlook for your baby. Here are some of the most common causes:

Leaky or ruptured membranes
A small tear in your amniotic membranes allows some fluid to leak out. This can happen at any point in your pregnancy, but it's more common as you approach delivery. You may notice the leaking fluid yourself if you find that your underwear is wet, or your practitioner may discover it during an exam.

A ruptured membrane can increase the risk of infection to both you and your baby because it provides a way for bacteria to enter the amniotic sac. Occasionally, a tear will heal on its own, the leaking will stop, and the fluid level will return to normal. (This is usually the case if the leaking happens after an amniocentesis.)

Placental problems
A problem with your placenta, such as a partial abruption, keeps it from supplying enough blood and nutrients to your baby and causes him to stop recycling fluid.

Certain medical conditions
As mentioned above, certain conditions — such as chronic high blood pressure, preeclampsia, diabetes, and lupus — can result in low amniotic fluid levels.

Carrying twins or multiples
You're at risk for low fluid levels if you're carrying twins or multiples. Oligohydramnios is likely in the case of twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome, in which one twin suffers from too little amniotic fluid while the other creates too much.

Fetal abnormalities
If you're found to have low levels of amniotic fluid in your first or second trimester, it may mean that your baby has a birth defect. If his kidneys aren't there or aren't developing properly (Potter's syndrome) or his urinary tract is blocked, your baby won't produce enough urine to maintain the level of amniotic fluid. A congenital heart defect can also cause this problem.

What will happen if I'm diagnosed with oligohydramnios?
If you have low levels of amniotic fluid, your caregiver will follow your baby closely to be sure he continues to grow normally. How your pregnancy will be managed depends on how far along you are, how your baby's doing, and whether you have other complications.

If you're near term, labor will be induced. In some cases, you may need to have your baby early — if you have severe preeclampsia or your baby isn't thriving in the womb, for instance.

In any case, your baby will monitored very closely with frequent ultrasounds and nonstress tests, as well as biophysical profiles and possibly Doppler studies. You'll be asked to drink plenty of fluids, do fetal kick counts, and let your caregiver know immediately if you notice your baby becoming less active.

Low levels of amniotic fluid can increase your risk of complications during labor. The main concern is that the fluid level will get so low that your baby's movements or your contractions will compress the umbilical cord.
During labor, your practitioner may pass a flexible catheter through your cervix so that she can pump a steady supply of warm saline solution into the amniotic sac to reduce the risk of cord compression. If your baby can't safely tolerate labor, your doctor or midwife will recommend a c-section.

Answer 5

It can be. How low is she? They almost induced me 10 days early because of it but they scanned me and decided to leave it. Has she been scanned? How much did they tell you she had left? It's normal for it to reduce at this stage but I haven't heard of anyone being given anything for it before. If you're still worried, which you obviously are, ask for another scan. Better to be safe than sorry. Everything will be fine. Good luck x

Answer 6

sorry...i dont have anything....all i can say is that you shouldnt worry. if it was harmful then your doctor would tell you. amniotic fluid is supposed to protect the baby, so it cant be good if its low, but im sure that if it was a serious problem you would have already been notified about it. hope it all works out for you..goodluckxx

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