Might the mothers health be jeopardised?
No. Pregnancy is unaffected. In around a quarter of cases, too much amniotic liquid is produced (polyhydramnios). This is due to the fact that the child does not have the reflexes to enable it to swallow the amniotic liquid. If the volume of liquid is excessive, it can cause discomfort for the mother. Labour may be triggered prematurely, or waters may break. An amniocentesis can then be carried out to reduce the amount of liquid; Amniotic liquid is removed with a syringe, thus providing the mother with temporary relief.
