fluid "on the lower side" 33 weeks

Nits · Apr 9th, 2012, 10:56 AM

Hi everyone,

I was diagnosed with pregnancy-induced hypertension last week, so they did a growth exam. They noticed that my amniotic fluid is on the lower side. They wouldn't tell me the number but just said "closer to 5" (which I then learnt is the minimum for the normal range).

I am going back for another US this Wednesday. I've been drinking tons of water and laying on my left side. Besides that, i don't know if there is anything else I can do about it. I've also been making sure that I feel my baby move throughout the day (i get super paranoid if I don't).

I guess I was just looking for other women going through the same things, or people who want to share their stories.

My biggest fear is that something may go wrong without me noticing it =(

katy1310 · Apr 9th, 2012, 16:26 PM

I was told at 25 weeks that I had "slightly reduced fluid" and "slightly reduced blood flow through the cord" but they monitored me closely and it sounds like they'll be monitoring you too, if you have another US in a couple of days. I think they will keep a close eye on you, and you're right to be aware of what movement you're feeling etc. Maybe talk to them on Wednesday about your fears - that's what I did, made a list and took it to the hospital with me!

My case was pretty extreme though, as I was developing pre-eclampsia at 25 weeks. Try not to worry too much - if they are at all concerned, they will act on it. xxx

Nits · Apr 9th, 2012, 18:57 PM

Thanks so much =D

Yes, I'll talk to them about my fears this Wednesday.

Glad you're little girl is ok.

amjon · Apr 9th, 2012, 20:01 PM

I lost my daughter at 27 weeks. The 20 week US showed normal fluid levels. They did an US after she passed and showed VERY low levels. The one OB I went to thinks it may have been HEELP syndrome. I would make sure they keep a close eye on it.

Poppiebug · Apr 10th, 2012, 07:25 AM

My fluid was also on the lower side, was measured about 6 then 7, 8 and 10 at weekly scans I had over the past month or so. I also have pregnancy induced hypertension and taking meds for it which have also been increased every couple of weeks since being admitted at 28 weeks. While my BP is mostly under control and no pre-e signs have been seen, I am going to be induced this coming Saturday as my Obs doesn't want to put us at any further risk. All my scans for growth and things have been good, with bubs in the 40th percentile and the placenta working as it should.

It's hard not to worry, but so long as your Dr is keeping an eye on you, and you also look out for symptoms like reduced movement and things, you should be fine.

All the best xoxo

Nits · Apr 10th, 2012, 09:14 AM

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Originally Posted by amjon

I lost my daughter at 27 weeks. The 20 week US showed normal fluid levels. They did an US after she passed and showed VERY low levels. The one OB I went to thinks it may have been HEELP syndrome. I would make sure they keep a close eye on it.

Amjon, I am really sorry.

They are keeping a close eye. I'm almost 34 weeks, so I think they will just induce me if they thing it's the best.

Again, I'm really sorry.

sequeena · Apr 10th, 2012, 23:55 PM

I had low fluid throughout my pregnancy after my waters originally broke at 14 weeks. At worst the fluid was 1.3cm at best it was 12cm but hovered around the 3cm mark for most of my pregnancy. Rest and drink plenty of fluid, I'm sure your LO is fine in there x

Nits · Apr 11th, 2012, 08:49 AM

Thanks, everyone!
I'm going for another ultrasound today, I'll let you know what they tell me

Apr 9th, 2012, 10:56 AM	#1
Nits Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Awesome rural New England Posts: 1,510	fluid "on the lower side" 33 weeks Hi everyone, I was diagnosed with pregnancy-induced hypertension last week, so they did a growth exam. They noticed that my amniotic fluid is on the lower side. They wouldn't tell me the number but just said "closer to 5" (which I then learnt is the minimum for the normal range). I am going back for another US this Wednesday. I've been drinking tons of water and laying on my left side. Besides that, i don't know if there is anything else I can do about it. I've also been making sure that I feel my baby move throughout the day (i get super paranoid if I don't). I guess I was just looking for other women going through the same things, or people who want to share their stories. My biggest fear is that something may go wrong without me noticing it =(

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Apr 9th, 2012, 16:26 PM	#2
katy1310 Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 3,957	I was told at 25 weeks that I had "slightly reduced fluid" and "slightly reduced blood flow through the cord" but they monitored me closely and it sounds like they'll be monitoring you too, if you have another US in a couple of days. I think they will keep a close eye on you, and you're right to be aware of what movement you're feeling etc. Maybe talk to them on Wednesday about your fears - that's what I did, made a list and took it to the hospital with me! My case was pretty extreme though, as I was developing pre-eclampsia at 25 weeks. Try not to worry too much - if they are at all concerned, they will act on it. xxx

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Apr 9th, 2012, 18:57 PM	#3
Nits Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Awesome rural New England Posts: 1,510	Thanks so much =D Yes, I'll talk to them about my fears this Wednesday. Glad you're little girl is ok.

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Apr 9th, 2012, 20:01 PM	#4
amjon Other BnB Addict Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: United States Posts: 5,833	I lost my daughter at 27 weeks. The 20 week US showed normal fluid levels. They did an US after she passed and showed VERY low levels. The one OB I went to thinks it may have been HEELP syndrome. I would make sure they keep a close eye on it.

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Apr 10th, 2012, 07:25 AM	#5
Poppiebug Pregnant (Expecting) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Australia Posts: 1,089	My fluid was also on the lower side, was measured about 6 then 7, 8 and 10 at weekly scans I had over the past month or so. I also have pregnancy induced hypertension and taking meds for it which have also been increased every couple of weeks since being admitted at 28 weeks. While my BP is mostly under control and no pre-e signs have been seen, I am going to be induced this coming Saturday as my Obs doesn't want to put us at any further risk. All my scans for growth and things have been good, with bubs in the 40th percentile and the placenta working as it should. It's hard not to worry, but so long as your Dr is keeping an eye on you, and you also look out for symptoms like reduced movement and things, you should be fine. All the best xoxo

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Apr 10th, 2012, 23:55 PM	#7
sequeena Trying to conceive (TTC) BnB Spammer Elite Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: South Wales, UK Posts: 22,967	I had low fluid throughout my pregnancy after my waters originally broke at 14 weeks. At worst the fluid was 1.3cm at best it was 12cm but hovered around the 3cm mark for most of my pregnancy. Rest and drink plenty of fluid, I'm sure your LO is fine in there x

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Apr 11th, 2012, 08:49 AM	#8
Nits Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Awesome rural New England Posts: 1,510	Thanks, everyone! I'm going for another ultrasound today, I'll let you know what they tell me

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