Amniotic fluid is an important protective layer of the fetus, and we often hear the saying: When the amniotic fluid breaks, the baby is born. Pregnant women may sometimes notice cloudy amniotic fluid during ultrasound. So, what are the reasons for cloudy amniotic fluid? What should I do if my amniotic fluid is cloudy? Next, the editor will introduce this aspect to everyone.
What is the reason for the turbidity of amniotic fluid
1. Fetal fat is mixed with amniotic fluid. If amniotic fluid turbidity is caused by this situation, it generally does not cause harm to the fetus, so there is no need to worry too much.
2. meconium mixed with amniotic fluid may cause fetal hypoxia in the uterus, requiring oxygen therapy. Specific treatment measures should be taken after diagnosis by a professional doctor.
3. Cholestasis is mixed with amniotic fluid, which mainly contains fetal water and brittle hair. Simple turbidity generally does not have any impact. If it is cloudy, it indicates abnormal fetal condition and requires immediate delivery.
What should I do if my amniotic fluid becomes cloudy
Amniotic fluid turbidity is usually caused by fetal hypoxia during delivery, leading to premature defecation and contamination of amniotic fluid. Due to the close relationship between the fetus and amniotic fluid, it can well reflect the physiological and pathological status of the fetus. As the amount of amniotic fluid is difficult to accurately measure using clinical methods or ultrasound, the reported incidence rate varies greatly. If amniotic fluid is contaminated by meconium, thick and dense spots can be seen under ultrasound, which may also be referred to as turbidity. If severe amniotic fluid turbidity is diagnosed with fetal heart rate changes, it should be considered that the cause of the turbidity is due to fetal distress in the uterus, and delivery should be terminated immediately. Another reason is due to excessive fetal fat, which should be combined with clinical practice.
The above is some content about the turbidity of amniotic fluid introduced by the editor, hoping to be helpful to everyone. Actually, the phenomenon of cloudy amniotic fluid is not particularly serious, so pregnant women should not worry too much. For friends who are interested in this aspect, the editor suggests that you can consult some biological information in your spare time to learn more.
