If an AFI shows a fluid level of less than 5 centimeters (or less than the 5th percentile), the absence of a fluid pocket 2 - 3 cm in depth, or a fluid volume of less than 500mL at 32 - 36 weeks gestation, then a diagnosis
of oligohydramnios would be suspected.
Not exact matches
Diagnosis
of either
oligohydramnios or polyhydramnios can be made by an ultrasound exam called an amniotic fluid index (or «AFI»), where the doctor measures the fluid pockets.
Generally, though, in the majority
of cases when women are diagnosed with having
oligohydramnios, they go on to have healthy babies.
The risks associated with
oligohydramnios often depend on the gestation
of the pregnancy.
About 8 %
of pregnant women can have low levels
of amniotic fluid, with about 4 % being diagnosed with
oligohydramnios.
If the measurement
of amniotic fluid is too low it is called
oligohydramnios.
In order to properly diagnose
oligohydramnios, your healthcare provider will measure the amount
of amniotic fluid via ultrasound.
How to assess the volume
of amniotic fluid and recognize and care for a mom with poly and / or
oligohydramnios.
Occasionally, too little fluid (the medical term is
oligohydramnios) is a result
of uterine growth restriction; your doctor or midwife can work with you on managing this condition.