When the amniotic fluid content exceeds the standard of one billion yuan during pregnancy, it is called polyhydramnios. But the incidence of this situation is actually very low. If this situation occurs and the amount of amniotic fluid increases, it is called acute polyhydramnios. If there is no rapid increase but a gradual increase, it is also called chronic polyhydramnios. When there is polyhydramnios, it is impossible to distinguish it from the appearance and requires the use of instruments. So what are the complications of polyhydramnios?
Pregnant women with acute polyhydramnios may experience water in their lower limbs, and at this time, the uterus is prone to premature birth due to high tension. Excessive amniotic fluid can also cause symptoms of poisoning. In general, pregnant women may experience high blood pressure, and in severe cases, they may even become unconscious and withdrawn, posing a threat to both the mother and the fetus. Moreover, once this situation occurs, the fetus will have a larger range of movement, which can cause the fetal position to become misaligned and the pressure on the uterus to increase, making premature birth more likely.
And this situation is also very dangerous during childbirth, because too much amniotic fluid can cause a sudden decrease in pressure, which can lead to the detachment of the umbilical cord and the possibility of fetal death. At this time, the mother may also be in shock and coma due to the decrease in abdominal pressure, and even after a safe delivery, it is easy to cause harm to the mother.
The incidence of fetal malformations in pregnant women with polyhydramnios is approximately 18% -40%. Among them, conditions such as anencephaly, encephalocele, and spina bifida resulted in a high incidence of fetal malformations. Excessive amniotic fluid and abnormal expansion of the uterus can make pregnant women feel unable to breathe, causing swelling in the lower body. At the same time, there is a high probability of early placental abruption, which is too dangerous for pregnant women and fetuses.
