Is it better to have more or less amniotic fluid?

The fetus in the mother's belly absorbs nutrients from the mother through amniotic fluid to meet its own growth needs. However, every pregnant woman has different physiques and living habits, and the amount of amniotic fluid is often different. But this is also a question that many pregnant women have always wanted to know. In order to ensure the healthy growth of their fetuses in their belly, many women always don’t know how much amniotic fluid will be more beneficial to the fetus. Let’s learn about whether it is better to have more or less amniotic fluid!

Is it better to have more or less amniotic fluid?

It is normal for the amniotic fluid index to reach 10-18cm in the late pregnancy.

During a normal pregnancy, the amount of amniotic fluid increases with the gestational age and begins to gradually decrease in the last 2 to 4 weeks. At full-term pregnancy, the amount of amniotic fluid is about 1000 ml (800 to 1200 ml).

If oligohydramnios is found in late pregnancy, after excluding fetal malformations, a detailed assessment of the fetal intrauterine condition can be conducted to promote fetal lung maturity; when the fetus matures, the pregnancy should be terminated as soon as possible. The method of terminating pregnancy can be vaginal induced labor or cesarean section, and the specific choice should be based on the condition of the fetus and the mother. In this case, most women can give birth to a healthy baby.

Polyhydramnios in late pregnancy is a common clinical condition. The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology said: Polyhydramnios in late pregnancy is abnormal and may be a sign of abnormal fetal development, so you should go to the hospital for diagnosis and treatment in time.

Polyhydramnios in late pregnancy is a common clinical condition, and it is abnormal. If you are diagnosed with polyhydramnios, your doctor will ask you to do a high-definition B-ultrasound examination to see if there are any malformations in the fetus. Your doctor may also order amniocentesis to check for genetic defects in the fetus. Your doctor will also monitor you closely during your labor. Due to excessive amniotic fluid, the risk of umbilical cord prolapse (the umbilical cord falling out of the cervix) or placental abruption when the water breaks will also be higher. Both situations require an immediate cesarean section (C-section).

The above is an introduction to whether it is better to have more or less amniotic fluid. After understanding it, we know that everyone's physique is different after all. As long as the fetus is not lacking in oxygen in the belly and can grow healthily, mothers must pay more attention to maintaining a happy mood, pay attention to the balance of diet and nutrition, and go to the hospital regularly for prenatal check-ups.