Amniotic fluid is very important for the fetus. If the quality and index of amniotic fluid are good, the growth environment of the fetus will naturally be better. If there is too much or too little amniotic fluid, it will have an impact on the development of the fetus. So in regular check ups, it is important to pay attention to the condition of the amniotic fluid. So what does polyhydramnios refer to as amniotic fluid?
Polyhydramnios usually indicates that during pregnancy, the amount of amniotic fluid exceeds 2000 milliliters, and if the amniotic fluid index is greater than 25 centimeters or the vertical depth is greater than 8 centimeters, it can be judged as polyhydramnios. Excessive amniotic fluid can cause great harm to both the fetus and the pregnant woman, it does not mean that more is better.
If there is excessive amniotic fluid, the baby's fetal movement will be more frequent, which may lead to fetal misalignment; In addition, polyhydramnios can increase the pressure on the uterus, which may lead to premature birth of the fetus; In addition, polyhydramnios can increase the risk of childbirth for pregnant women, potentially causing a sudden drop in uterine pressure and putting the fetus at risk.
Amniotic fluid excess will also increase the probability of illness of pregnant women, such as some common diseases, pregnancy diabetes, pregnancy induced hypertension, proteinuria, etc., which will threaten the life of pregnant women. So when problems are found with amniotic fluid, it is important to take appropriate measures in a timely manner to correct them and not ignore the issue.
