Low amniotic fluid

RobynMariee · June 2015

Is anyone else dealing with having low amniotic fluid?

Just wondering if they've found out what's causing yours and how they're handling your pregnancy now.

I had an ultrasound at 21 weeks where I was told baby had a thickened nuchal fold and my fluid was low.
They sent me to a different hospital for another ultrasound two weeks later and they determined that the nuchal fold is fine but my AFI is still low so they are bringing me back in another two weeks.

She asked a bunch of questions about blood pressure, any Tylenol and such I had taken. She confirmed the baby's kidneys and bladder are working properly as well as my placenta so she is at a loss.

RobynMariee · June 2015

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przemosbabe · June 2015

I am not in your situation that I know of, but I read that an infection can cause this. I'm not an expert this is just what I read. Then other women that were having your same problem posted similar questions and they were told by others that had experienced this before to drink heaps of water. Like a gallon a day and that seemed to help for some ladies. I'm so sorry you are going through this. You must be terrified. One lady said she went full term with low fluids and baby is doing great. I hope for you this resolves itself quickly and that you have a boring and uneventful pregnancy from here on out.

RobynMariee · June 2015

Thank you for the kind words!
I'm very grateful that baby seems to be doing just great. She is right on track with her growth which makes me feel much better.

I'd just really like some sort of explanation, you know?

I have been drinking tons of water (about 3-4 liters a day minimum) but just today my doctor said my urine looked much too concentrated so i'll be drinking much more.

przemosbabe · June 2015

Wow that's a lot of water already! Drinking more hopefully will help you. I'll be watching for an update. I'm hoping things improve for you.

RobynMariee · June 2015

Thanks! I will update after the next ultrasound

debbiefellowescarter · June 2015

Hi RobynMariee! Hope you are feeling ok and not to stressed?

Im 24 weeks tomorrow twins and one of them has had a really low amniotic fluid level since week 16. The one twin currently has a pool of 9cm and the other twins amniotic pool is 2cm.

Like you, the one with low fluid has functiining kidneys and bladder etc and is growing consistantly so we are just being monitored weekly by our fetal medicine team (we are scanned and have fetal dopplers done).

My team still seem not to worried at the moment as she is stable and progressing ok but are continuing to do weekly observations.

Please keep us posted or message me if you want to chat :-)

debbiefellowescarter · June 2015

(Eugh sorry sbout the typos!! )

RobynMariee · June 2015

Twins! How wonderful.

I'm trying not to worry too much. She seems to be doing great so i'm happy with that.

Please feel free to message me as well or update on this post

It's nice to have someone else going through something similar as it seems to be fairly uncommon in the second trimester.

debbiefellowescarter · July 2015

Hey RobynMariee.... hows it going? Have you had any more appointments recently? My scan last week showed that our little twins fluid pool hs sctuaĺly increased to 3cms..... its the most fluid shes had in over 2 months (we are scanned weekly). Hope everything is going well with you and your little one x

przemosbabe · July 2015

I would like to know how you're doing too @RobynMariee

RobynMariee · July 2015

Thanks for thinking of me @debbiefellowescarter and @przemosbabe.
I meant to update but haven't had the time.

That's amazing news! You must be thrilled! I hope she continues to gain fluid

I had another ultrasound a few days ago and the fluid levels remain the same. No change whatsoever.
She has gained 7 oz in the two weeks which is good.
I go back for another one in 3 weeks time and she has ordered my doctor to send me to the ob that will be delivering asap (the part of Canada i'm in has your family dr overseeing your pregnancy until you're about 34/35 weeks when we go see the obgyn that delivers the baby).

gerbies · July 2015

I have the opposite issue (too much fluid). I hope yours resolves itself!

RobynMariee · July 2015

Thank you @gerbies! I hope yours does as well!
I'm not very knowledgeable in having too much fluid.
How is lo doing?

przemosbabe · July 2015

Well I'm happy the fluid has not gotten lower and very pleased to read she has gained 7oz!!!!!! Woo hoo! It looks like were due around the same time. Are they taking your princess out early or?

RobynMariee · July 2015

They haven't said one way or another.
My gut feeling is they'll keep an eye on her and as long as she and I are doing well they may induce once I hit full term.
If things take a turn for the worst it'll be a different story though.

gerbies · July 2015

So far, my lo is doing well. I am 28 weeks and I am just over the threshold for fluid. They aren't sure what's causing the increased fluid (baby looks good, no gestational diabetes, etc.). I am hoping it stops increasing. I have a history of preterm labor and this can cause early labor. I am just trying to get to 35 weeks at this point.

RobynMariee · July 2015

Sorry it took so long for me to reply.
My account wasn't letting me.

My fingers are crossed for you!
I think the worst part is just not having answers as to why.

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