Anyone else with low amniotic fluid level?

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I am in the exact same situation. I was measuring ahead so was sent for a scan at 31 weeks then saw my doctor and he said my fluid was on the low side of normal at 9.7. He said he wasn't worried about it but is doing scans every two weeks to keep an eye on it to see if it gets any lower.
I know from research that the amniotic fluid can replinish itself and the best thing to do is just rest. Its apparently not as big of a problem in the third trimester but if it gets below 5 then they start talking induction. So if you are overly concerned I would call your doctor (or midwife) and ask to see them sooner to have your questions answered. I have my next appointment on tuesday and will know more then so if you are interested in what info I get I will be happy to share with you.

Thank you - please keep me updated on your appointment I have called my midwife today and she is going to contact my consultant to see what he wants to do. I've told her I'm concerned in case the level drops any lower - I just hope they call me back in a week or two to do a check up. I'm a natural born worrier you see!

Laura x

 

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Let's see, four weeks ago my OB told me that I was measuring on the low-side of "average" for fluid, and it was 8 cm (can't remember the exact decimal number), and she wanted me to come back for another scan a week later. At the next scan, my fluid was measuring 7 something cm, and she then put me on bed rest and told me to have a glass of water in my hands "at all times." The third week my fluid was up to 9 something, and she didn't seem too concerned any longer. The fourth week all she said was that my "fluid looked good." I have no idea was raised my levels, the rest or the hydration. I hope you fluid also goes up and that they don't have to induce you too early. I am being induced next week, but it's for high blood pressure, not fluid.

Thanks for sharing this. It's good to hear that the level can go back up. I am sipping water in work right now, but rest isn't really an optino for me at the moment. Good luck for yourt induction next week

Laura x