Low Amniotic Fluid Problem
I was showing off my bump in that picture. I've never felt so good. Compared to my previous pregnancy, I have been doing everything right, this time. I have been eating the right food, drinking a lot of water, gaining the right amount of weight, making sure that I did not get any uterine infection and a whole lot of other things.
When I was pregnant with my oldest son, I was not careful at all. But, when he was born, he almost perfected his apgar test with a grade of 9/10/10.
Ironically, I have been having the most problems with my present pregnancy despite the fact that I have been doing exactly what I am supposed to do.
This morning, my doctor shocked me again with yet another complication in what is slowly becoming the saga of my second pregnancy. Pregnant at 5 months, they now have found that I have oligohydramnios.
Oligohydramnios is the condition of having too little amniotic fluid. This could mean: Compression of fetal organs resulting in birth defects and/or increased chance of miscarriage or stillbirth. And, at 20 weeks of pregnancy, it does not look good for my baby.
I am keeping my fingers crossed that nothing is wrong with the baby. Otherwise…
April 5th, 2006 at 11:06 am
I’m sorry to hear this, Melissa! All the best to you and the baby. *hugs*
April 6th, 2006 at 5:08 pm
oh gosh, sorry to hear this AnP! will be praying for you and the baby.
April 7th, 2006 at 4:32 am
thanks, Lei and stef.
April 7th, 2006 at 12:37 pm
hope you soon recover from this, anp. keep safe.
April 21st, 2006 at 6:15 pm
I too am just diagnosed with the same issue. I have had some fluid leakage as well as cramping and bleeding. What advice has your doctor given? What steps are you taking.
July 29th, 2006 at 4:20 am
hi,i im 24weeks right right n i was also diagnosed with the same problem and i just hoping for a miracle to happen…and im really sorry to hear that but i wish u the best..and whats your plan? cause i would like to know im so confused…..
September 10th, 2006 at 12:27 pm
Hi Melissa. I too have been diagnosed with the same problem. I am 18 weeks and am totally devasted about this. I just recently had a placental biopsy and awaiting the results. I am hoping and praying for a miralcle. If anyone currently has the same problem or can tell me what their doctor has told them, please email me at
thegirl@teacher. com thanks.
September 22nd, 2007 at 8:03 pm
for those of you with high risk pregnancies, please read our story of information and hope!
http://www.godsmiracleofsebastian.com
June 25th, 2009 at 1:20 pm
I am 18 weeks and have low fluid too. The doctor has recommended a week of bedrest and fluids and, if no improvement, termination. We are deveastated. Would love to hear your story.
June 25th, 2009 at 1:21 pm
I am 18 weeks and have low fluid too. The doctor has recommended a week of bedrest and fluids and, if no improvement, termination. We are devastated. Would love to hear your story.