large volume of amniotic fluid at 20 weeks might be GD?

ENI36

I was told at my 20 week a/s that I was on the high end of normal for the volume of amniotic fluid in one of the pockets measured.  The doctor (who is not my regular doctor) seemed somewhat concerned and immediately suggested a low carb diet and moving up my GD test.  Basically, because high volume of amniotic fluid could be indicative of GD.  

Has anyone had experience with high volume of amniotic fluid?  Not that is actually considered high yet, but still there was the concern.  FTR, I'm on the lower end of normal for my weight and my weight gain during pregnancy has been normal.  But I suppose that being a normal weight doesn't necessarily mean avoiding GD.  Anyways, I'm just nervous about it.

ENI36

LauraT25:

It might vary a lot by doctor, but I have excessive amniotic fluid and none of my doctors/MWs have said a word to me about it being a sign of GD.  In fact, my MW told me at my last appointment that I am one of the few patients she's seen who doesn't have any risk factors for GD.

However, if my doctor told me to follow a low carb diet I would do it (grudgingly) and I would be glad to move up the GD test so I would have an answer more quickly.

Oh yeah, I am definitely doing it.  Hopefully I will have some answers soon.  Good to know about your experience though. 

juliane2004

What was your AFI level?

MichelleL1118

I had high amniotic fluid with DS, high enough that I was diagnosed with polyhydramnios (excessive fluid) and referred to a high-risk OB - I was told by my high-risk OB that high fluid is common in a lot of various scenarios, one of them being GD.  My blood sugar was always in the normal range with him.  I wouldn't change your eating habits until the GD screening is done (assuming you already eat healthy) and until you can talk to your regular doctor.

ENI36

juliane2004:

What was your AFI level?

i dont know, what is afi? 

juliane2004

ENI36:

juliane2004:

What was your AFI level?

i dont know, what is afi? 

Your fluid level. They said it was high. Did they give you a number? 5-25 is normal. Mine is currently 13.8. When I was pregnant with DD, I was above 40 by the time I delivered her.

mw_sorrel

My AFI was 34. I didn't have any major complications or GD. I was told by my OB if my water would happen to break at home I needed to get to the hospital asap (I beleive there's a higher risk of prolapsed cord). 

 I did end up having maternal hypertension which can be caused by a high AFI.  I ended up being induced one week early because of my high blood pressure.  Becuase I had so much fluid, it took me longer to dilate because the baby's head wasn't putting pressure on my cervix because he could "float around." 

ENI36

juliane2004:

ENI36:

juliane2004:

What was your AFI level?

i dont know, what is afi? 

Your fluid level. They said it was high. Did they give you a number? 5-25 is normal. Mine is currently 13.8. When I was pregnant with DD, I was above 40 by the time I delivered her.

I think it was 5.7.  I was only 20 weeks though.  He said the numbers are usually between 3-8 (I think?) at this point in pregnancy.   

juliane2004

ENI36:

juliane2004:

ENI36:

juliane2004:

What was your AFI level?

i dont know, what is afi? 

Your fluid level. They said it was high. Did they give you a number? 5-25 is normal. Mine is currently 13.8. When I was pregnant with DD, I was above 40 by the time I delivered her.

I think it was 5.7.  I was only 20 weeks though.  He said the numbers are usually between 3-8 (I think?) at this point in pregnancy.   

Ah ok. Honestly, from a non-doctor but someone who has had a lot of AFI checks, 5.7 sound just fine. Great, actually.

ETA: Actually, was 5.7 one of the fluid pockets or was 5.7 the final / total AFI?