Low amniotic fluid at 20 weeks.?

Question

hi everyone I am just about 20 weeks pregnant and was told at my second ultrasound that my amniotic fluid is low and is causing me alot of concerns has anyone here had this problem please help!!

Answer 1

Hi :)

I had this problem around 23 weeks, I had been admitted to the hospital b/c I was having some lower abdominal pain and they did an ultrasound there and said I had low amniotic fluid. They put me on an IV for about 24 hours and then released me and said it was fine. They never mentioned it again. I'm not sure what causes it or anything. I had a few more ultrasounds during my pregnancy (I had gestational diabetes) and every other one was fine. Try to relax, your Dr will be sure to take care of any problems that come along! Good luck to you and best wishes!

Answer 2

Firstly relax, ultrasounds are not that accurate, particularly if you have a more junior technician OR if they were preformed by an OB/family doctor.

There is a small chance that low amniotic fluid can indicate a problem with the baby's kidneys BUT the chances are very small.

The best thing you can do it to drink plenty of fluids (but within reason, generally drink to thirst MAYBE add two glasses a day if you are concerned you are not that thirsty) and salt food to taste. Pregnancy is a salt wasting condition and you should not limit your salt intake.

"About 7 percent of babies of women with oligohydramnios have birth defects. Birth defects involving the kidneys and urinary tract are the most likely causes because affected fetuses produce less urine (which makes up most of the amniotic fluid).

Certain maternal health problems also have been associated with oligohydramnios. These include high blood pressure, diabetes, systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) (an autoimmune condition) and placental problems. A group of medications used to treat high blood pressure, called angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (like captopril), can damage the fetal kidneys and cause severe oligohydramnios and fetal death. Women who have chronic high blood pressure should consult their health care provider prior to pregnancy to make sure their blood pressure is under control and that any medications they take are safe during pregnancy."

"About 40 to 50 percent of cases of oligohydramnios resolve themselves without treatment in as little as a few days."
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Answer 3

I had low fluids at 33 weeks..was hospitalized and induced at 34 weeks..if they are really concerned, they will hospitalize you..did they mention a plan of action? Are you losing fluid or just low to begin with?

Answer 4

drink more water and gatorade this has happened to me to gl hun