Why do I google? (low amniotic fluid)

Mrs.Kent

At my big u/s, the tech said I have slightly low amniotic fluid, the level was 9.  They didn't seem too concerned, I was told that the amniotic fluid is replaced every 3 days and to drink as much water as I can stand.  It was probably caused by the flu I had a week before.  So I wasn't overly worried, but I decided to google it and that was a big mistake.  There are all kinds of complications that I wish I hadn't read about.  I know if my doc isn't worried, I shouldn't be, but I tell ya, I am downing the water like a drought is coming now!

toospooky

I read that the amniotic fluid was replaced every three hours, not days.

Hope all stays well with your babe - guzzle that water!

chels0120

LOL Great! Now I'm all paranoid about drinking water! Guess it never hurts to drink more right?!?!?

icyblueeyez19

its called oligohydramnios

evhamm

I've been very dehydrated for over a week now and I have to say I am very worried about complications as well.  But when I go to the ER to ask for an IV to get my fluids up they won't do it.  So like you, I'm trying to drink as much water as I can with the hope that my orange pee will turn clear one of these days. Eat some jello - it can help too.