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Excessive Amniotic Fluid

orlangelaorlangela member
in November 2012 Moms
So at my 29wk appt (which was 2 wks ago), my fundal height was measuring at 33wks so my doc said she was going to have an ultrasound done at my next appt, which was yesterday.  She said baby is measuring good, but the issue is I have slightly excessive amniotic fluid.  She said they like to see a range from 8-25 and I'm measuring at 26.  At this point, she's not too concerned about this and will just start my weekly appointments sooner and have BPP done next week.  She said at this point, it could even correct itself... Anyone have any experience with this?  Up until now, things were going good in my pregnancy.  I did fail my 1hr glucose test, but passed my 3hr (barely).  Also, what all is involved in the BPP?  They just monitor baby on the ultrasound, right? 
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Re: Excessive Amniotic Fluid

  • FallingrosesFallingroses member
    More amniotic fluid than normal could be from high blood sugar. You may want to keep a close eye on what you eat and try to limit refined carbs and pair carbs with a protein. I'm sure there are other things that cause extra fluid but that's the only one I know off hand. If your doctor isn't worried then it's probably fine right now.

    The bpp is an ultrasound. They will check to see how baby is moving, heart rate, growth and my doctor checks blood flow from the umbilical cord and heart. They also measure amniotic fluid. I like these ultrasounds because I have seen the baby opening and closing his mouth, playing with his feet and just being adorable.
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  • orlangelaorlangela member
    Thanks... I have been a little excessive on eating bread and sweets.  I've tried to cut back since finding out that I barely passed my 3hr glucose text, but I guess I should try harder!!!
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  • AnnieH32AnnieH32
    I'm getting an ultasound next Monday for the same reason. I measured 29 at 26/27 wk appt and 32 and 28/29 wk appt (there's some debate about actual due date). Even though I passed the 1 hr glucose, I always worry about the sugar thing, since I have PCOS. I passed up dessert at lunch today and will be making a more concerted effort to avoid the carbs and sugar myself.
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