Some maternal health problems have also been linked
with oligohydramnios.
As
with oligohydramnios, this condition most often occurs in the last trimester and generally results in no harm to a mother or her baby.
About 8 % of pregnant women can have low levels of amniotic fluid, with about 4 % being diagnosed
with oligohydramnios.
The risks associated
with oligohydramnios often depend on the gestation of the pregnancy.
Not exact matches
Not enough fluid in the amniotic sac (
oligohydramnios) could mean that the baby isn't peeing properly, which could indicate a problem
with the kidneys or urinary tract.
Generally, though, in the majority of cases when women are diagnosed
with having
oligohydramnios, they go on to have healthy babies.
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.