What to do if there is little amniotic fluid at 35 weeks of pregnancy

At 35 weeks of pregnancy, it is already the late stage of pregnancy. At this time, amniotic fluid is very important for the baby in the belly, so you should do a prenatal check-up in time to understand whether there is any abnormality in the amniotic fluid. As a family member, as a pregnant woman, you should also pay full attention to it. If you feel uncomfortable, you must do a check-up and treatment in time. Let's see what to do if there is less amniotic fluid at 35 weeks?

What to do if there is too little amniotic fluid at 35 weeks

Ninth month (36 weeks - 40 weeks): The fetus has reached near maturity, with pink skin, plump subcutaneous fat, and the skin surface covered with vernix caseosa. The fetal head descends into the pelvis. Do it well

Preparation is about to be born. At this time, the fetus is 50-55 cm long and weighs about 2.8-3.6 kg. B-ultrasound suggests; biparietal diameter: 8.40 - 9.31 cm, humerus: 5.59 - 6.29 cm, femur: 6.76 - 7.62 cm, chest circumference: 23.05 - 24.32 cm, abdominal circumference: 25.89 - 28.11 cm, amniotic fluid index: 15.6 - 14.6 cm.

Too little amniotic fluid can cause great harm to the fetus. If a pregnant woman finds that her abdomen is not growing obviously or the fetal movement is abnormal, she should go to the hospital for examination in time and receive necessary treatment under the guidance of a doctor. You should listen to the fetal heart rate frequently. It is best to wait until after 37 weeks. You can have a cesarean section in case of movable labor or water breaking, because amniotic fluid lubricates the birth canal, and it is very difficult to give birth on your own with less amniotic fluid. Before 37 weeks, it is premature labor. The cost of the hospital nursery is high, and the baby needs to be put in an incubator. If you have a cesarean section after movable labor, you will have contractions and less bleeding after the operation, but if the fetal heart rate is not good, you must have a cesarean section immediately, otherwise the baby will be in danger.

What to eat to increase amniotic fluid

The normal depth of amniotic fluid is between 3 and 7 cm. More than 7 cm indicates increased amniotic fluid, and less than 3 cm indicates decreased amniotic fluid. Amniotic fluid has the function of stabilizing the temperature in the uterus, protecting the fetus from harm and having a mild bacteriolytic effect. As delivery approaches, amniotic fluid can significantly relieve the pressure caused by uterine contractions, protecting the fetus's delicate head and neck from being squeezed. Amniotic fluid can also keep the amniotic membrane in a certain tension and prevent the placenta from detaching prematurely. However, amniotic fluid should be in moderation; too much or too little will cause problems.

If there is too little amniotic fluid, any disturbance in the outside world will directly affect the fetus, and the amniotic fluid will not serve as a barrier. When the uterus contracts, the pressure inside the uterus directly acts on the placenta and fetus, which in turn affects the placental and umbilical cord blood circulation, leading to insufficient oxygen supply to the fetus and even fetal suffocation and death. Too little amniotic fluid can directly delay labor. If there is too little amniotic fluid, the fetus is found to be normal after examination, and the pregnant woman has no serious complications, the amount of amniotic fluid can be increased by drinking water quickly. Drink more boiled water. Remember to drink a large glass of water before the next ultrasound. Generally, more amniotic fluid will increase. Pregnant women who are full-term and have not yet given birth and are lacking in amniotic fluid can drink 2000 ml of water within 2 hours. If the requirement is still not met, the above method can be repeated. This method is safe, effective, simple and easy to implement. Those who can afford it can go to the hospital for regular oxygen inhalation.

Conventional treatment methods in hospitals:

Use energy mixture with 500 ml each of normal saline and Ringer's solution for intravenous drip. Take once a day, 5 days as a course of treatment, 1 to 2 courses in total. Pregnant women are also encouraged to drink 1000ml of water (milk, soup, etc.) every day. Eat less diuretic fruits and vegetables, such as watermelon, pumpkin, etc.