what does it mean when there is too much fluid around the baby?
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Polyhydramnios occurs when excess amniotic fluid accumulates in the uterus during pregnancy. The excess in amniotic fluid is opposite of oligohydramnios which means there is low amniotic fluid. In most cases, polyhydramnios is harmless, but it does have the potential to cause serious pregnancy complications.
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Mild cases of polyhydramnios may go away on their own. Severe cases may require treatment. Polyhydramnios (pol-e-hi-DRAM-nee-os) is the excessive accumulation of amniotic fluid — the fluid that surrounds the baby in the uterus during pregnancy. Polyhydramnios occurs in about 1 to 2 percent of pregnancies.
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Some causes or risk factors may be: Infections of the uterus, cervix, or vagina. Too much stretching of the amniotic sac (this may happen if there is too much fluid, or more than one baby putting pressure on the membranes) Smoking.
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Swollen feet are a common complaint during pregnancy, and this is exacerbated by high heels. This is mainly due to fluid retention in the legs and feet, and can lead to excessive pain. Women who choose to wear high heels during pregnancy also have a higher risk of suffering a miscarriage as a result of a fall.
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Swelling is caused by your body holding more water than usual when you're pregnant. Throughout the day the extra water tends to gather in the lowest parts of the body, especially if the weather is hot or you have been standing a lot. The pressure of your growing womb can also affect the blood flow in your legs.
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Signs of breast milk oversupply in your baby He may come off the breast because the fast flow is a bit of a shock to him, and then cry because his feed has been interrupted. He'll probably take in large volumes of milk, along with lots of air, and might spit up a lot and need frequent burping as a result.
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Swelling (aka "edema") in your feet, ankles, and hands throughout pregnancy and especially as your pregnancy nears the end is very common and normal. During pregnancy, your body produces 50% more blood and bodily fluids, most of which is created to meet baby's needs.
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Another way to tell is to stand up. If the fluid seems to leak more while standing, it indicates that the water has broken. Also, if the fluid continues to slowly leak over time rather than being a single gush, it is more likely to be amniotic fluid. If in doubt, call a healthcare provider or go to the hospital.
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Low amniotic fluid (oligohydramnios) is a condition in which the amniotic fluid measures lower than expected for a baby's gestational age. No treatment has been proved effective long term.
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An estimated one-third of amniotic fluid is replaced every hour. This means your baby won't be “dry” even if you're leaking amniotic fluid. But it's possible that ruptured membranes could mean your delivery is imminent and/or that bacteria could be introduced into your uterus.
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During pregnancy, the body produces approximately 50% more blood and body fluids to meet the needs of the developing baby. Swelling is a normal part of pregnancy that is caused by this additional blood and fluid. Normal swelling, which is also called edema, is experienced in the hands, face, legs, ankles, and feet.
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You may measure perfectly for your due date, or larger or smaller, depending. ... There are a myriad of reasons you might be measuring ahead. One is that you have an abnormally large amount of amniotic fluid — more than normal — surrounding your baby.
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Considering that your body is producing about 50 percent more body fluid and blood when you're pregnant, it's not surprising that you might have swelling. And this can translate to pain or discomfort. Compression socks or stockings can help to reduce swelling thanks to the gentle squeezing that takes place in the legs.
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Failure to prevent conditions that can cause decreased amniotic fluid volume, such as gestational diabetes, dehydration, chronically high blood pressure, and use of ACE inhibitors.
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During pregnancy, your baby is surrounded and cushioned by a fluid-filled membranous sac called the amniotic sac. Typically, at the beginning of or during labor your membranes will rupture — also known as your water breaking.
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You may notice a 'gush' of fluid or you may feel damp. The fluid (known as amniotic fluid) is a clear or pinkish colour. Sometimes the fluid may be a green-brown colour or slightly blood-stained. The amount of fluid you lose may vary from a trickle to a gush.
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If you're breastfeeding and have a forceful let-down, an over-supply of milk or over-full breasts, your baby may be feeding too fast and perhaps drinking too much in a short period of time, which could be causing her to spit up or vomit soon after. The amount of spit-up usually seems much more than it actually is.