Amniotic fluid plays a significant role in helping the fetus move normally in the abdomen, protecting the fetus from external pressure. It can also maintain a constant temperature inside the uterus, providing a comfortable environment for the fetus. It also helps with production and avoids damage to the cervix and vagina. However, there should be neither too much nor too little amniotic fluid, otherwise it will affect the health of the fetus or normal delivery. What should be done if there is too much amniotic fluid?
In late pregnancy, doctors always pay attention to amniotic fluid during prenatal check ups. Checking the amount of amniotic fluid, whether it is too much or too little, is detrimental to the health of the fetus and can also affect delivery.
During pregnancy, if the amount of amniotic fluid exceeds 2000 milliliters, it indicates an excess of amniotic fluid. Excessive amniotic fluid can have adverse effects on both the fetus and the pregnant woman. Due to the enlargement of the uterus, it can cause the diaphragm to move upwards, which can also compress the chest cavity, leading to rapid breathing and increased heart rate in pregnant women. It can also cause edema in the lower limbs or external genitalia of pregnant women. During childbirth, it can also cause uterine contractions weakness and postpartum bleeding. It can also easily lead to fetal malposition.
If the condition of excessive amniotic fluid is not too serious and does not require special treatment, it will automatically adjust as the gestational age increases. If there is excessive amniotic fluid and fetal malformation is also present, pregnancy should be terminated in a timely manner. If there is excess amniotic fluid and the fetus is normal, the first step is to identify the cause of the increased amniotic fluid and treat it accordingly.
