Polyhydramnios anyone?

RLFox13

So I had my glucose test today. Then a growth ultrasound to check on firbroids causing me to be bigger, and found out that i have more amniotic fluid than normal. This is called Polyhydramnios. Has anyone else had this?

Today I feel as though I was overwhelmed with information and risks about this and I feel at a loss. There is nothing I can do, just be monitored more starting at 32 weeks and then proceed from there.  All the scary stuff they mentioned today at the docs worries me, but I know that stress isn't good...

thoughts, recommendations??? 

lwogsland

i see it all the time in the hospital...it's really not that big of a deal..just calls for a bit more monitoring.

goblue

Sorry you are going through this. There is very little information out there on polyhydramnios. What was your AFI? did they indicate the severity of your poly? Have you had any other symptoms? With DS I developed severe polyhydramnios around 23/24 weeks. I had an u/s at 25 weeks which gave me an AFI in the high 30s. The MFM put me on modified bed rest (work only, then directly home). Four days later my membranes ruptured - pPROM - and I went into labor. My doctors stopped labor with magnesium sulfate and i was on hospital bedrest until I delivered my son 2 weeks after that at 27w5d. He had a long NICU stay but is now a happy and healthy three year old. And I'm 27 weeks pregnant with no complications this time. Did your u/s reveal any fetal issues such as esphogeal atresia which might be causing the poly? Best wishes. Post if you have more questions.

dlast09

Sorry you have to go through this. But if it makes you feel any better, my SIL just had her little girl on July 5, and had the same problem. Her pregnancy was normal otherwise. She delivered a few weeks early, but I don't know that that was related. She had to have more monitoring than I have had so far, but other than that, no huge problems. I hope its the same for you!

RLFox13

goblue:

Sorry you are going through this. There is very little information out there on polyhydramnios. What was your AFI? did they indicate the severity of your poly? Have you had any other symptoms?

My AFI was 28. so not really high but high enough to cause concern. They have no idea why I have it. I haven't had any other symptoms and  and no fetal tissue was present. Overall I'm doing really well, but I am freaking out to think of all that can happen. I guess I just have to keep an eye on how I feel and hope that no other symptoms arise.

I read that it can go away, so I'm hoping that it does or at least my AFI doesn't  increase. My little one is measuring right on target 2 lbs 9oz, heart beat was 155bmp. As long as my little one stays healthy and I keep an eye on myself I'll be okay. I just don't know how to settle my nerves and such

goblue

It is very nervewracking! I completely understand. My polyhydramnios also had no known cause - 60% of cases there is no reason, and thus they don't know why sometimes it goes away too.  Your AFI doesn't seem too high, so that is good! 

I don't have any other great advice except to listen to your body and do not hesitate to call your doctor.  I'm sure they told you this (or you read it) but one of the greatest risks with poly is pPROM.  For me, my pPROM was just a slight leak.  I stood up and felt something drip.  I spent the next 5 hours seeing if there was any more, trying to smell it, etc.  I finally called my doctor and they did a simple test to confirm that it was amniotic fluid.  I didn't have a gush of fluid for another 10 days - just a slow leak.  You really have to be your own advocate (for you AND baby).  Take it easy and try to think positive (easier said than done, I know)!

rockbrooklyn2

I had borderline polyhydramnios diagnosed at 22 weeks of pregnancy. I was first scheduled for monthly 3D sonograms and then my MD wanted me to have weekly Non Stress Tests due to the fact that I had a history of hypertension along with the increased fluid levels. My MD told me that by if my amniotic fluid levels stayed the same by 38 weeks, I would require an induction by week 39, by week 35 the polyhydramnios resolved completely on its own. I went from having an AFI of 26 to 16. I am now 38 weeks and my MD told me I can give birth when the baby is ready so no more induction. I asked my MD why it was a big deal and he said that the placenta can detach itself due to the high amniotic fluid. I did notice that I had plenty of contractions when my fluid levels were high, for the last two weeks I noticed that I haven't had many contractions at all. Just waiting any day now for my first son.