Dr Fong measured the amniotic fluid in the sac yesterday and said he might deliver the baby early. We will know when on this coming friday during the next check up. Getting very anxious :)
I have lots of ques marks ??? when doctor said may deliver earlier.. what does he means? C-section or natural birth? Well, will discuss about my birth plan with Dr. Fong come this friday : )
If the amniotic fluid depth measures less than 5 centimeters, the pregnant woman has oligohydramnios.Oligohydramnios can develop at any time during pregnancy, though it is most common in the last trimester.
How is oligohydramnios treated? Recent studies suggest that women with otherwise normal pregnancies who develop oligohydramnios near term probably need no treatment, and their babies are likely to be born healthy. They do, however, require close surveillance. Their health care provider will probably recommend weekly or more frequent ultrasound examinations to see if the level of amniotic fluid is decreasing. If the level of amniotic fluid does drop, he or she may recommend inducing labor early to help prevent complications during labor and delivery. About 40 to 50 percent of cases of oligohydramnios resolve themselves without treatment in as little as a few days.
Some studies also suggest that women with oligohydramnios can help increase their levels of amniotic fluid by drinking extra water. Also, many doctors suggest decreasing physical activity or even bedrest.
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I have lots of ques marks ??? when doctor said may deliver earlier.. what does he means? C-section or natural birth? Well, will discuss about my birth plan with Dr. Fong come this friday : )
If the amniotic fluid depth measures less than 5 centimeters, the pregnant woman has oligohydramnios.Oligohydramnios can develop at any time during pregnancy, though it is most common in the last trimester.
How is oligohydramnios treated?
Recent studies suggest that women with otherwise normal pregnancies who develop oligohydramnios near term probably need no treatment, and their babies are likely to be born healthy. They do, however, require close surveillance. Their health care provider will probably recommend weekly or more frequent ultrasound examinations to see if the level of amniotic fluid is decreasing. If the level of amniotic fluid does drop, he or she may recommend inducing labor early to help prevent complications during labor and delivery. About 40 to 50 percent of cases of oligohydramnios resolve themselves without treatment in as little as a few days.
Some studies also suggest that women with oligohydramnios can help increase their levels of amniotic fluid by drinking extra water. Also, many doctors suggest decreasing physical activity or even bedrest.
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