Hi everyone,

I haven't posted much on here, sorry! I am currently 34 weeks pregnant. At 28 weeks, I was diagnosed with too much fluid (AFI of 25.6) and have been having scans every couple of weeks to monitor it. Today at my scan the level has gone up to just over 30, which moves me from 'mild' to 'moderate' polyhydramnios.

I had no problems during pregnancy with 1st daughter, suffered pPROM at 19 weeks and then stillbirth of my son at 29 weeks, then this time I have too much fluid!!

Anyone got any advice or tips on how to manage the polyhydramnios? Or share any experience of what your levels were? And at what stage did your doc decide to deliver the baby? I've had all the tests (GTT/TORCH/etc) and nothing shows up, but I'm terrified of what could happen if waters go! Baby is also transverse, which makes things more risky. I am having this one by c-section anyway, but should I push for sooner rather than later????

Thanks for your replies.

xxxxx

With my daughter my fluid was always on the high side 26-28. My OB thought that was great and didn't see any issues. Some women produce more amniotic fluid than others for no reason. I never had the fluid measured when I had my son, but I remember gushing and gushing after my water was broke.

She also sat transverse until 36+6. I was told that second babies can turn much later in the pregnancy than firstborns. The uterus is stretched and they have more room to move.

Thanks Neko.

I guess I'm worrying because mine has increased again after a month of being stable. Have packed hospital bag because I really feel it won't be long before waters go!! Hope I get through Christmas....

xxxxx

Bump!

Anyone else??

Did you have another ultrasound? How is your AFI?

Hi again Neko,

Not had another ultrasound yet- am at hospital again in 2 days to see consultant, but I'm not sure if I'll get scanned again then or just chat through options and have usual antenatal checks. Usually have fluid and growth scans + see consultant every 2 weeks, but due to the Christmas hols I've had scan one week and consultant the next. Still feel massive and fit to pop, so I don't imagine fluid has reduced at all!!!!! But, we've got through Christmas with no emergencies or disasters, so mustn't grumble...

I just found out today I too have elevated amnio water levels and now my high risk specialist wants me to come in weekly for scans. You are the first person I have run into with it and I'm just curious to see if you have any more info. The only thing they told me today was that I am now at an even more increased risk for premature delivery.

Hey Jules,

Sorry you've been given this news too!

Did they tell you your AFI measurement? Or the size of your biggest pool of fluid? Normal AFI is between 5cm-25cm, 25-30 is moderate polyhydramnios, 30-35 is moderate and above 35 is severe (with pools, I think anything above 8cm for one pool is classed as excess). Have you been offered tests? I had a GTT test to rule out diabetes and the TORCH test to rule out infection. Everything has been normal on scans, no sign of problems with baby to cause it, but they will put a camera down baby's throat when she's born to check that there isn't a blockage in there preventing her from swallowing properly.

The main risks I've been told about are premature labour and waters breaking preterm. I've also been told that if my waters go, I need to get on all fours with my backside in the air and call 999!! There is a risk of umbilical cord prolapse as baby doesn't tend to settle into a proper head-down position. HOWEVER! My docs don't seem overly worried, and are still talking about planning my c-section for the same time as they would if I didn't have polyhydramnios (I'm having section due to other reasons, not the fluid). If you are having natural birth, they might want you to go in very early in labour to do a controlled rupture of membranes and avoid any potential problems.

I'm trying to keep really hopeful, because every single thread I've read about polyhydramnios has basically been that people are very uncomfortable but have managed and have had healthy babies. Fingers crossed....

xxxx

I had high fluids and a transverse baby throughout the end of my pregnancy. However, I am diabetic and high fluid levels are more common with diabetes.
In the end, I was sent in for a c-section at 37 weeks due to pre-eclampsia. Baby was breech the night before the section. He was fine. My fluids actually fluctuated quite a bit, with the highest being just over 30.

My levels were just over 25 and the specialist wants me to have a parvo virus and a cmv toxo screening. As of right now I am not scheduled for a c-section although that may change as I do have gestational diabetes. At 22 weeks I am huge though I do also have an anterior placenta and I swear I look 7 months along lol I'm already uncomfortable but anything to keep this little bean safe and snug