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There is no long-term treatment for oligohydramnios, but certain procedures could momentarily raise amniotic fluid levels, depending on the fetus’ gestational age.(age of baby). Work with the clinician to control blood sugar levels before and during subsequent pregnancy if you have diabetes.

Control diabetes or other medical conditions: Diabetes may harm the unborn child by causing excessive weight gain.

Drink liquids as directed: Dehydration and high blood pressure may be avoided by drinking more fluids.

Spina bifida and other birth defects are prevented by folic acid.

Take prenatal vitamins as directed: The minimum amount of folic acid in the supplements should be about 400 micrograms.

You may be able to prevent diabetes and gain a healthy amount of weight during pregnancy by eating healthy foods.

Eat a variety of healthy foods: Fruits, vegetables, low-fat dairy products, lean meats, and beans are examples of healthy foods.

Additionally, nicotine contributes to low birth weight and other health issues for the infant.

Do not smoke: Nicotine in cigarettes raises the possibility of PROM (Premature Rupture Of Membrane) or placenta issues.

Listed below are some things that may help prevent Oligohydramnios. However, attending all prenatal checkups and be honest with the clinician concerning your symptoms and medical history will help in diagnosis. There is little or nothing that may be done to prevent oligohydramnios.

Doppler ultrasound: This is used to assess the exchange between the placenta and the fetus by measuring the blood flow to the fetal blood vessels.

A speculum examination or measurement of fundal height may be used to look for decreased fundal size or fluid pooling in the perineum.

Physical examination: During the examination, the clinician may look for symptoms like urinary incontinence, feeling damp or fluid leakage.Patient history : For conditions linked to oligohydramnios, a thorough maternal and family history, including prior medical history, previous pregnancies or medication use may be used as a screening tool.The diagnosis of oligohydramnios should be confirmed by the following: If the water breaks too soon, there is an increased risk of infection.A very low amniotic fluid level may result in intrauterine growth restriction and umbilical cord constriction, which may cause fetal distress and increase the risk of premature or cesarean delivery.A few lung tissues that cause breathing issues after delivery could be caused by extremely low amniotic fluid levels.

Respiratory issues or underdeveloped lungs: The amniotic fluid is crucial for lung development because it forces the air sacs to open and encourages them to expand.If oligohydramnios is discovered in the third trimester of pregnancy ( weeks 28 to 40), complications could include: Deformities: Due to the fetus’s inability to move and stretch due to a very low amniotic fluid level, it may develop contractures or tightness in the joints.Low amniotic fluid in the first half of pregnancy may result in developmental birth defects caused by pressure compression of the fetus’s organs as they develop inside the womb.Generally speaking, oligohydramnios during the first six months of pregnancy is more dangerous. However, the particular risks and potential complications from oligohydramnios vary depending on the trimester in pregnancy when the condition occurs. This week, we will conclude with complications that may arise with low amniotic fluid, diagnosis, prevention, management and treatment.Īmniotic fluid is very important for healthy fetal growth and development so abnormally low fluid levels may be harmful no matter when it occurs.

We defined Amniotic fluid and Oligohydramnios, explained the causes, signs and symptoms. Last week, we started a topic on Oligohydramnios.