Amniotic fluid index standard mm at 29 weeks of pregnancy

It is the 29th week of pregnancy. At this time, many pregnant women may have a pregnancy test, or prepare to have a pregnancy test in advance. During the check, the amniotic fluid flow may be assessed. Too much or too little amniotic fluid is not good. There is a normal range. Those who have done it may have heard about it from the doctor, and those who have not done it may not know much about it. If everything is normal, what is the appropriate level of amniotic fluid for pregnant women? The editor below will give the answer.

How much amniotic fluid is there in 29 weeks of pregnancy?

The amniotic fluid flow during normal pregnancy with excessive amniotic fluid increases with the advancement of pregnancy weeks, and begins to slowly decrease in the last 2-4 weeks. The amniotic fluid flow at full-term pregnancy is about 1000ml, but around 30 weeks, it is normal for pregnant women to have amniotic fluid of 800-1000ml. If the amniotic fluid flow exceeds 2000ml in the middle and late stages of pregnancy, it is called polyhydramnios. According to the onset time and the rate of increase of amniotic fluid in pregnant women, it can be divided into acute and chronic types. In addition to the amniotic fluid flow, there are two other methods to assess it. One is the maximum amniotic fluid depth, with a standard value of 30mm-70mm; the other is the amniotic fluid index, which is normally 80-180mm.

What should I do if there is too much amniotic fluid at 29 weeks of pregnancy?

The key to solving polyhydramnios lies in whether the fetus is deformed and the severity of the pregnant woman's symptoms. The daily nutrition should be comprehensive, drink a few drops of water, if the baby's development is normal in all aspects, generally there is nothing to worry about. Go to the hospital for regular pregnancy checkups, diversify your food intake, and do more outdoor activities. If a pregnant woman has too much amniotic fluid and feels that her abdomen is too tight and she can't bear it, she can have an amniocentesis to drain the water at a tertiary hospital. You can also excrete unnecessary water from the body by eating vegetables and fruits that have a diuretic effect in your daily life, thereby reducing the amount of amniotic fluid in pregnant women. Vegetables and fruits that have a diuretic effect include: tomatoes, winter melon, etc.

The accurate measurement of the amniotic fluid of pregnant women is mainly divided into two indicators. One is the amniotic fluid index, that is, the sum of the depths of the amniotic fluid pools in the four quadrants should be more than 8 cm and less than 18 cm. This is a normal range of the amniotic fluid index. The maximum amniotic fluid depth refers to the deepest area in the entire amniotic fluid pool, which should be between 3 and 8 cm.

The amniotic fluid of pregnant women is an indispensable attachment for the development of the fetus. It provides necessary space and some necessary nutrients for the movement and lung development of the fetus. Too much or too little amniotic fluid usually indicates that there is a problem with the pregnant woman or the fetus itself.

The above is the editor’s explanation of the normal range of amniotic fluid flow in a 29-week pregnant woman. In fact, this can also be used as basic knowledge that expectant mothers should know. Only by knowing more can you be prepared in advance and prevent it before it happens. However, it is not too late to know it now. If the test result shows that there is too much amniotic fluid, you need to be careful and reduce your water intake in your daily life. Slowly, the amniotic fluid flow may return to normal.