Hydramnios:
Hydramnios is a condition during pregnancy characterized by too much amniotic fluid. It is also known as amniotic fluid disorder or polyhydramnios.
Polyhydramnios
Polyhydramnios means too much amniotic fluid.
Amniotic fluid volume increases with the duration of pregnancy, with about 200 cc at 16 weeks to about a liter between 28 and 36 weeks.
Polyhydramnios
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Oligohydramnios is the condition where level of amniotic fluid becomes very low during full term pregnancy. Level of amniotic fluid is measured through a special technique termed as amniotic fluid index.
The causes of polyhydramnios are not fully understood. However, researchers believe that babies who suffer from a birth defect that prevents them from swallowing can be a cause of the condition.
We read with interest the case presentations describing the use of nitric oxide for preterm infants with apparent pulmonary hypoplasia related to oligohydramnios.
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Definition: Condition where the mother may have less amniotic fluid than normal. Frequently from maternal dehydration.
Hydramnios and polyhydramnios-too much fluid, indicating possibly genetic problems or anatomical problems with the baby.
hydramnios - a condition characterized by too much amniotic fluid.
hydrops fetalis - a condition that occurs as the fetal organs fail and large amounts of fluid build up in the fetal tissues and organs.
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Hydramnios or polyhydraminos: Increased amniotic fluid which may be due to diabetes, twin or multiple pregnancy, fetal anemia, or other fetal abnormalities
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Hydramnios: Increased amniotic fluid.
Hydrocephalus: Excessive accumulation of fluid around the brain of the baby. Sometimes called water on the brain.
Hyperbilirubinemia: Extremely high level of bilirubin in the blood.
Hydramnios - Term for an excess of amniotic fluid.
Hyperemesis Gravidarum - Term for excessive vomiting in pregnancy.
Hypertension - Term for high blood pressure or the condition that causes it.
Polyhydramnios: An excessive amount of amniotic fluid.
Postpartum: After birth.
Preeclampsia: A disorder of pregnancy characterized by high blood pressure, edema, and kidney malfunction.
Polyhydramnios (also called Hydramnios)-This is an excessive accumulation of amniotic fluid. The condition may increase the risk of having a cesarean section.
Postpartum-This refers to the time period after giving birth.
Oligohydramnios
Abnormally low amount of amniotic fluid. Causes of oligohydramnios may include ruptured membranes (water bag), urinary tract abnormalities , fetal growth restriction, and postmaturity.
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Oligohydramnios: A condition in which there is too little amniotic fluid in the uterus. Though most times women diagnosed with oligohydramnios continue with a normal pregnancy, it can sometimes be a sign of fetal distress.
Oligohydramnios
This condition implies low amniotic fluid. The amniotic sac is a sac full of fluid that forms a protective layer around the baby and helps fetal development.
Polyhydramnios
Too much amniotic fluid. It may lead to enlargement of the uterus, which can, in turn, result in preterm labor.
Polyhydramnios - An excessive amount of amniotic fluid. Amniotic fluid is produced first by the mother's body and later by the baby's urine to provide a warm and safe environment for the developing baby.
polyhydramnios (too much amniotic fluid)
Factors involving the fetus:
when fetal behavior indicates the intrauterine environment is not healthy ...
Oligohydramnios--too little fluid, taking away from the entire mass effect, leading to a smaller fundal height.
Hydramnios and polyhydramnios--to much fluid, indicating possibly genetic problems or anatomical problems with the baby.
Oligohydramnios is associated with long standing maternal diabetes, pre-eclampsia, hypertension, and congenital anomalies. When oligohydramnious is present a woman is 5-7 times more likely to have a Cesarean section.
Polyhydramnios, fetal overgrowth, and macrocephaly: Prenatal ultrasound findings of Costello syndrome.
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Pregnancy and Genital Sarcoma: A Systematic Review of the Literature.
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Amniotic Fluid Problems / Hydramnios /Oligohydramnios
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Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE, or Lupus)
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She agreed and that's when we found out that I had "Excessive Amniotic Fluid" also known as Polyhydramnios.
Too much amniotic fluid (polyhydramnios).
A significantly shortened cervix, as seen on ultrasound.
A cervix that doesn't stay tightly closed until near your due date (incompetent cervix).
Low amniotic fluid (oligohydramnios)
Molar pregnancy
Obstetric cholestasis
Placenta praevia
Polyhydramnios
Pre-eclampsia
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But first, the midwife should rule out other possible causes of a uterus that is "large for dates" such as miscalculated dates, hydatidiform mole, gestational diabetes, polyhydramnios, maternal obesity, hereditary predisposition for big babies, ...
However, some risk factors have been identified, including smoking, excess amniotic fluid (polyhydramnios), uncontrolled high blood pressure, multiple gestation (twins or more), having a short cervix, fetal fibronectin, placental abruption, ...
If it can't swallow the fluid, you will develop a condition of excess amniotic fluid, called hydramnios or polyhydramnios.
Too much amniotic fluid in the uterus (polyhydramnios) or too little amniotic fluid (oligohydramnios).
Uterine problems, such as an unusually shaped uterus or uterine fibroids, which are noncancerous growths in the uterine wall.
In some cases, a woman may have too much or too little amniotic fluid. Having too much is called polyhydramnios and having too little is called oligohydramnios.
Amniotic fluid complications: It is a pregnancy complication that results from a very high (polyhydramnios) or very low (oligohydramnios) amniotic fluid levels in the membranes surrounding the fetus.
In a few multiple pregnancies, too much amniotic fluid builds up (polyhydramnios), making life very uncomfortable for the mother. The fluid can be drawn off by amniocentesis but a premature labour may follow or bed rest may be advised.
The excess fluid in the recipient twin is called polyhydramnios and can lead to discomfort for the pregnant mother. Pressure on the cervix can lead to ruptured membranes and early delivery.
Excessive amniotic fluid (hydramnios or polyhydramnios)
False labor
Gestational diabetes ...
Amnio-infusion for fetal distress thought to be due to oligohydramnios in labor
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Betamimetic tocolysis to allow effective preparation for preterm birth ...
This absence of kidneys causes a deficiency of amniotic fluid (Oligohydramnios) in a pregnant woman. Normally, the amniotic fluid acts as a cushion for the developing fetus.
There's not enough amniotic fluid surrounding the baby (oligohydramnios)
Your placenta has begun to deteriorate
The placenta peels away from the inner wall of the uterus before delivery - either partially or completely (placental abruption) ...
Overstretching of the uterus and amniotic sac, which sometimes occurs with multiple fetuses or too much amniotic fluid (hydramnios)
Cigarette smoking
Increased susceptibility if it occurred in previous pregnancies ...
Uterine atony is the most common cause of postpartum hemorrhage. Conditions associated with uterine atony include an overdistended uterus (eg, polyhydramnios, multiple gestation), rapid or prolonged labor, macrosomia, high parity, and ...
In some cases, a doctor will choose not to try a version when there is less amniotic fluid than normal (oligohydramnios) around the fetus.
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Too little amniotic fluid
Too much amniotic fluid ( polyhydramnios)
Tumors of pregnancy, including gestational trophoblastic disease
Other problems with the ovaries, uterus, and remaining pelvic structures ...
A previous delivery of a large baby (greater than 9 pounds).
A history of pregnancy induced high blood pressure, urinary tract infections, hydramnios (extra amniotic fluid), etc.
Women of Hispanic, First Nations, or of African-American decent.
IUGR (before 32 weeks) - Classify IUGR by aetiology - Determine IUGR type - Treat maternal condition - improve nutrition, reduce stress - Evaluate growth scans and umbilical Doppler velocity every 3 weeks unless 36 weeks or severe oligohydramnios ...
 See also: Pregnancy, Amniotic fluid, Placenta, Pregnant, Complication
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