Should a woman give birth naturally when she has excess amniotic fluid?

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Pregnant women with excess amniotic fluid will face a lot of problems with health problems and creating a daily menu. In terms of medicine, if the state of excess amniotic fluid is prolonged, it will also have a more or less impact on the development of the fetus. Whether a woman with excess amniotic fluid can have a normal birth is a matter of great concern today.
If there is no treatment for excess amniotic fluid during pregnancy, pregnant women are very likely to experience symptoms such as indigestion, heartburn, swelling, varicose veins ... extremely uncomfortable.

1. Learn about amniotic fluid and amniotic fluid status during pregnancy

Amniotic fluid is very important, it is a protective environment around the fetus, providing oxygen for the developing fetus's lungs and helping to protect the fetus from shocks or infections from the outside environment. You may not know, the fetus in the uterus will swallow the amniotic fluid and excrete it through the urine, in this way the fetus can control the amount of amniotic fluid around her.
Hyperhydramnios during pregnancy is a condition in which the amount of amniotic fluid in the uterus exceeds the allowable standard. Normally, the amount of amniotic fluid will be estimated at 1 liter at 38 weeks of pregnancy and decrease to 800ml at 40 weeks. However, for some reason the amount of amniotic fluid is more than 2 to 3 times. times the allowable level, the pregnant mother will have excess amniotic fluid.
The expression of excess amniotic fluid during pregnancy that any pregnant mother can feel is a large and tight belly, feeling very uncomfortable and affecting the breathing process. Usually the mother will be at risk of having too much amniotic fluid when the fetus turns 30 weeks and also some mothers can have too much amniotic fluid from the 20th week of pregnancy.
Some of the main causes of amniotic fluid are gestational diabetes, some chromosomal abnormalities in the fetus (Down syndrome, Edward syndrome), fetal abnormalities and the inability to swallow amniotic fluid as well as correcting amount of amniotic fluid around me....

2. Does excess amniotic fluid affect the development of the fetus?

During the survival and development of the fetus, amniotic fluid plays a very important role, the amount of amniotic fluid will be formed and increase gradually with the age of the pregnancy, decreasing as the date of birth approaches. Therefore, the fastest way to determine amniotic fluid status is to compare the actual amount of amniotic fluid with the average amount of amniotic fluid for the respective gestational age.
In fact, there are many pregnant women who don't know what to do when they have excess amniotic fluid and are subjective with this condition, leading to unwanted consequences. Although mild hyperhydramnios will not affect the development of the fetus, however, if not treated during pregnancy, it can make the condition worse and cause an abnormality. complications such as premature rupture of membranes, premature birth, abnormal fetal position, causing uterine atony in the mother, low birth weight, postpartum haemorrhage....
Therefore, if examined If you find yourself having excess amniotic fluid, pregnant women need to have regular health checkups and follow the advice of their doctors. If you see symptoms such as rapid belly growth, shortness of breath, tight stomach skin, fatigue, etc., you need to go to the hospital for examination and timely remedy.

3. Can women with amniotic fluid give birth naturally?

Can a woman with excess amniotic fluid give birth normally is a question many pregnant women have. In this regard, obstetricians believe that giving birth with excess amniotic fluid is still normal. However, it is necessary to watch out for premature rupture of membranes and delivery earlier than the expected due date.
In the case of a woman with excess amniotic fluid, she can still give birth naturally and having a caesarean section or giving birth is not related to a large or small amount of amniotic fluid. In the case of pregnant women at risk of umbilical cord prolapse and bleeding, doctors will take precautions and handle them. Whether a vaginal birth or a cesarean section has its own risks, and the choice of method of delivery depends on many factors such as the health status of the mother and baby during pregnancy and the process of labor. .
On the other hand, if the pregnant woman has severe excess amniotic fluid, she may be stimulated to give birth earlier than expected and indicated for a cesarean section when the fetus has a complicated position (horizontal, reverse ...) or twins, multiple pregnancies.

4. How to treat excess amniotic fluid during pregnancy?

There is no specific treatment for hyperhydramnios during pregnancy other than closely monitoring the health of the pregnant woman. In case the amount of amniotic fluid is too much and the risk of premature birth is high, the pregnant woman may be prescribed amniocentesis to remove the amniotic fluid. To ensure the safety of both mother and fetus, this procedure needs to be performed by a team of qualified and experienced doctors, at a reputable, quality and well-equipped medical facility. modern.
In addition, pregnant women with excess amniotic fluid can be treated with medication to reduce the production of amniotic fluid. This treatment for excess amniotic fluid during pregnancy is not usually indicated after the 32nd week of pregnancy because it can cause many potential risks.
When diagnosed with amniotic fluid during pregnancy, it is important for pregnant women to stay calm, rest as much as possible and plan a diet, if necessary, consult a doctor. Get regular check-ups to monitor your amniotic fluid status.
Pregnancy is a wonderful process of nurturing life that any mother wants to take place in the safest and most favorable way. Mothers can choose to participate in the Maternity Care Program at Vinmec International General Hospital as a method to optimally protect pregnancy health.
The program includes the following maternity care service packages:
Maternity care program 2019 – 12 weeks Maternity care program 2019 – 27 weeks Maternity care program 2019 – 36 weeks Care program Maternity 2019 – Labor Genetic screening service before embryo transfer Every even the smallest developments in all stages of pregnancy, especially amniotic fluid or amniotic fluid deficiency, will be closely monitored by Vinmec's doctors, Update details and take intervention measures if abnormalities are detected, ensuring comprehensive health for both mother and fetus.

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