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Oligohydramnios

What is oligohydramnios

Oligohydramnios refers to a condition where there is significantly less amniotic fluid around the foetus.  This disorder indicates some abnormality in the pregnancy. An abnormality that affects the production of urine in the foetus may be linked to the development of oligohydramnios.
 

How is this condition diagnosed and treated

The size of the abdomen could indicate the existence of this condition. A suspiciously small abdomen could indicate oligohydramnios. The diagnosis can be confirmed by doing an ultrasound. If a woman has oligohydramnios, depending on the woman's health and pregnancy records, the doctor may recommend one or all of the following:

  • Change in the mother's diet (increase in fluids, nutritive foods, etc); 
  • Complete bed rest (if intrauterine growth retardation is suspected); 
  • Additional tests to determine if there are any genetic deformities.


How is it harmful

If the term of the pregnancy exceeds forty-one weeks, oligohydramnios is a risk factor and will influence the decision to induce labour. 

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