Very low Amniotic Fluid

Zel

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Help me!! :cry: I have a serious problem. I am almost 5 months pregnant. I went for my 19-week sonar and the doctor was worried about my low amniotic fluid. He referred me to a specialist who told me that my amniotic fluid is very low, which is a huge concern for them and me (oligohydramnios). She wanted me to wait a week to see if the fluid will increase. In the meantime I tried drinking as much water as I could. When I saw her again, my fluid was even less than before (3-4cm). Her reports showed that everything else looks normal though. I am now referred to a hospital next week to see a group of specialists there - a whole team that will work with me intensively to see what the problem is as both my last two visits to the specialist they could not do an amnio. There is a reason for the low amniotic fluid, probably the kidneys, but we aren’t certain yet. I have to wait till Monday while feeling the baby kick until then. The sonar showed my baby lying in a "jack-knife" position because of the low fluid and limited space. I know all about why he needs the fluid, for development of his lungs and limbs etc. I have read about an amioinfusion, is it possible now? Doc said I have to prepare for the worst as my baby's space is so limited, his organs will shut down one by one and eventually his heart will stop beating as he cant grow. I don’t want to loose the baby. Please tell me what I can do. Does my baby have a chance?? This is my first pregnancy.
 
Awww babe
I can't help I'm afraid - really wish I could
Massive hugs to you though
:hug: :hug: :hug:
 
ah hun i am sorry i cannot help as i know nothing about this, but hope they can do something for you. Keep in touch with us :hug: :hug:
 
Really sorry to hear your news, your doctors and midwifes sound like they are looking after you. I have no advice to give either. Sorry.

Take care and I hope all is well :hug:
 
:hug: Really sorry to hear this, i also know nothing about this either so can't help im sorry, but have everything crossed they can do something for you and baby... as nikkif said do keep in touch with us and let us know how it all goes :hug:
 
Oh Zel :hug:

I don't know anything about this but keeping everything crossed for you that everything turns out ok and you get through it all :pray:

xxxxx
 
Hey Zel, really sorry to hear your news... I don't know much about this topic but a friend of mine had the same problem but it happened much later in the pregnancy (she was in 34-35 week) and they were able to prolong induction for 2 weeks. Anyway, try to keep your spirits high because that is the only thing you can do to help your baby. Massive hugs from me! :hug:
 
Hi there, I too was told at my 20 week scan that my fluid was reduced. Also that my baby was lying low down in a squashed up position. I had a further scan last Friday and was told it had reduced again to 6cm and that the baby was in a worse position and they were unable to check the spine becuase of this. I am now due to see a consultant next Friday and have been told to drink lots of water and not panic.

They told me it was nothing to get too worried about but wanted to check it out for myself, from what I have read it IS something that I should be concerned about!

I searched on this forum and found your posting and felt that I had to write to you. My midwife said that this problem usually occurs in the third trimester and so they would induce the mother. Im 23 weeks and am very worried.

Therese
 
:hug: Zel and Therese :hug: so sorry to read of your condition. I wish I could give some advice but I don't have anything to offer except hugs and support. :hug:

Thankfully for both of you now the situation has been identified the doctors can work on helping you. :pray: If I were you I'd research the condition as much as possibe online and get really informed of your options. At least that will help your understanding when the doctors discuss things with you. :?

It must be really difficult but please try to stay optimistic and keep posting. :hug:
 
Hi

I am so sorry hun i really hope everything turns out okasy for you :hug:
Katrina
 

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