Can you be leaking amniotic fluid and not go into labour?

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Does it have a smell?
Is it possible for me to not go into labour, while leaking amniotic fluid?
Yes. you need to get to the DR so that they can check you our. If your water broke and the baby went to the bathroom, he/she will be in danger if not cleaned with saline solution. Active labor could be starting very soon.  (+ info)

Does drinking more water increased the possibility of having more amniotic fluid?

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I am not a big eater but I had a relatively huge belly. Based on the ultrasound, my baby is within normal measurements and people says that I might have a "watery" pregnancy. I am on my 39th week and had total weight gained of 35lbs (I have normal BMI prior to pregnancy).
Is this normal? Is there any direct link between water intake and amniotic fluid? Thanks for the answers.
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What happens when ur amniotic fluid is low?

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My sister is 7 1/2 months pregnant with her 3rd child. her first two had no problems at all. This time the baby is very small and she has been told that she has a low amount of amniotic fluid. I am worried about her. Has anyone had this happen?
True low amniotic fluid at full term is an extremely rare condition which can be diagnosed properly only by doing palpation of the pregnant belly. Thousands of women have been unnecessarily launched down the cascade of obstetrical interventions by being frightened by this erroneous diagnosis at 41 weeks gestation. It’s time to ditch the “Biophysicial Profile” as an indicator of pathology. It is not based on science and continues to cost women their births and good health. Gloria Lemay
Oligohydramnios at Term
(From Journal of Midwifery & Women’s Health
Oligohydramnios at Term: A Case Report
Maria L. Lanni, CNM, MS; Elizabeth A. Loveless, CNM, MS
Posted: 02/07/2007; J Midwifery Womens Health. 2007;52(1):73-76. © 2007 Elsevier Science, Inc. )
(excerpt)
In Conway’s[13] retrospective, case-controlled study, women who were induced for oligohydramnios had an increased rate of cesarean section when compared women with oligohydramnios who were in spontaneous labor. The authors postulated that this increase was caused by the induction process itself.[13] One may conclude that a woman who is at term with isolated oligohydramnios with reassuring fetal surveillance and the absence of maternal morbidity and evidence of FGR is not associated with adverse perinatal outcome. (End of except)
Conclusion (of Medscape article)
Adverse perinatal outcomes associated with oligohydramnios are: umbilical cord compression; uteroplacental insufficiency, which is related to fetal growth restriction, pre-eclampsia, and other maternal morbidities; and increased incidence of meconium stained amniotic fluid.[3,4,14] The adverse outcomes associated with oligohydramnios have led to recommendations of ******** following the diagnosis of oligohydramnios in pregnancies at or past 37 weeks.[2] However, Sherer[18] identifies a number of the original studies linking oligohydramnios with adverse perinatal outcomes that included fetuses with structural anomalies, small-for-gestational-age and FGR fetuses, postmaturity syndrome, and fetuses of mothers with various comorbidities, all of which may have affected AFI and led to the adverse outcomes. Thus, low AFI may be an epiphenomenon. The true number of adverse outcomes solely caused by isolated oligohydramnios is difficult to know.
The question of the best management for AFI remains. Individualized care, with consideration of the many maternal and fetal factors, including time of day, cervical readiness, and emotional readiness for labor, should be considered. While research has shown that expectant management with maternal hydration has comparable maternal and neonatal outcomes in women with isolated idiopathic oligohydramnios at term, clinicians may be reluctant to abandon the approach of active management. It is reasonable to begin with active maternal hydration prior to routine fetal surveillance of term pregnancies or for borderline AFIs. More research needs to be done on the effect of acute hydration prior to fetal surveillance. It may be beneficial for providers to encourage adequate hydration to our patients prior to assessment of AFI to decrease potentially unnecessary interventions.  (+ info)

How much on average does the baby, amniotic fluid, placenta, etc weigh?

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I'm 32 weeks pregnant. I've read that the average bub at this stage weighs about 1.7kg (our bub's a bit bigger than that though). How much on average does the baby, amniotic fluid, placenta, etc weigh at 32 or so weeks?

Thanks a bunch!
Baby- 7.5lbs
Placenta- 1.5lbs
Amniotic fluid- 2lbs
Uterine enlargement- 2lbs
Maternal breast tissue- 2lbs
Maternal blood volume- 4lbs
Fluids in maternal tissue- 4 lbs
Maternal fat stores- 7lbs

Everyones different this is just an average.  (+ info)

Does anyone know what too much amniotic fluid means in a pregnancy?

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My daughter-in-law is very large and the doctor said that she had too much amniotic fluid. The doctor said they were just going to keep any eye on her but gave no details about what too much fluid might mean. Possibly a Downs syndrom baby?
Too much amniotic fluid in the uterus is called Hydramnios. Most cases are mild and simply the result of a temporary change in the normal balance of the amniotic fluid production. Far fewer cases are linked to a fetal defect, either in the central nervous system or in the baby's bladder and kidneys, or to a swallowing problem, or a facial deformity (such as a cleft lip or palate). It can also be related to untreated diabetes in the mother and is more likely to occur when there are multiple fetuses.

It is usually detected through an ultrasound. The uterus measures larger than normal, and the condition can cause abdominal discomfort, indigestion, swelling in the legs, breathlessness, hemorrhoids, and may put the pregnancy at risk for breech position, preterm labor, placental abruption, or cord prolapse.

If the hydramnios is advanced, amniocentesis may be performed to remove some of the fluid. Sometimes medications are used.

I hope this info helps. Goodluck to your daughter-in-law.  (+ info)

How soon after eating can your baby taste it in the Amniotic Fluid?

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When I eat food I normally eat (tuna, peaches, milk, pasta, ect) my baby (i'm 24 weeks btw) doesn't ever react. But when I eat something I don't usually eat (chinese, mexican, chocolate donuts) he becomes Very active within the second or third bite!! So my question is how soon can your baby taste the foods you are eating in his amniotic fluid? I would assume only after I digested it, but this has happened too many times now and it doesn't seem like coincidence anymore. Anyone know?!
From what I have read from some simple Googling is that it normally takes a few hours for food to leave your stomach and enter your intestines, where the nutrients are extracted. It usually takes 24 hours for food to be fully digested and leave your body completely, but I would say it could be possible for the baby to taste the food within a few hours after eating since by then most of the nutrients have been extracted by your body.  (+ info)

How common is it for amniotic fluid to leak?

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Hi all

There has been a few questions about leaking amniotic fluid these past few days, and it's got me a bit worried! Is this a common occurance? And how do you know if it's amniotic fluid and not just more watery CM or a bit of leaked pee, or [forgive me, but it has been very warm recently in the UK] sweat? Can you feel it leaking out of you?

Sorry, I'm getting a bit worried out this x
Edit: watery CM - thinner cervical mucus
I've heard it feels like you're peeing your pants and you can't stop. I'm not sure either-I'm wondering the same thing. What is watery CM if you don't mind me asking?  (+ info)

My fetus has a small stomach and is not swallowing the amniotic fluid?

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I had a 20 week scan done and was told my baby has a small stomach and is not swallowing the amniotic fluid. I have to wait to see the doc for a follow up. I am very worried about my baby now.
Has any one else had this prob or know what could be wrong with my baby.
There are a few conditions which can cause your baby to not swallow enough amniotic fluid. These usually involve some kind of birth defect, most of them mild.

Your baby not swallowing enough amniotic fluid can lead to a condition known as polyhydramnios which basically means you have too much amniotic fluid. This can lead to early delivery and a possible preterm baby. A severe case can lead to more dangerous situations like placental abruption and stillbirth.

I don't mean to scare you. I just wanted to answer the question. Finding a small stomach and possible swallowing problems is fairly common and your baby may be perfectly fine. Your doctor will do a few followups with you.

The good news is that if you are able to catch it, there is a treatment for polyhydramnios and your doctor will offer increased monitoring during your pregnancy. He or she may opt for an early delivery of your baby. After the birth, the doctors will be able to treat your baby if he or she is still having any problems. Most babies grow up perfectly healthy.  (+ info)

How much does the placenta, amniotic fluid, baby weigh, etc at 36 weeks?

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Hi ladies,

Im 36 weeks tomorrow and am trying to work out roughly how much weight i have put on.

Does anyone know the rough weight of the placenta, amniotic fluid, extra blood, baby, etc at 36 weeks?

Many thanks
This is an approximate breakdown of the weight gain....but you have gained so little so these numbers are probably off for you.

Baby- 5.9lbs
Placenta- 1.5lbs
Amniotic fluid- 2lbs
Uterine enlargement- 2lbs
Maternal breast tissue- 2lbs
Maternal blood volume- 4lbs
Fluids in maternal tissue- 4 lbs
Maternal fat stores- 7lbs

good luck : )  (+ info)

Is it possible for your amniotic sac to break and not have any fluid leak?

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I am 34wks, and I felt a popping sensation inside my abdomen near my back, similar to when my water broke with my 1st child. But no fluid is leaking, I haven't lost my mucous plug yet, and I am not dilated at all. Is it possible that it was the amniotic sac breaking, or could it have been something else like gas?
I would definitely call you doctor and tell them what happened! You don't want to risk infection for you or your baby. Better to be safe then sorry. Call them and see what they say they might want you to go in so they can check to see if it broke. Good luck!  (+ info)

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