What Causes Oligohydramnios During Pregnancy?
There are several different causes of low amniotic fluid, which include: • leaking or ruptured membranes : your membrane may possibly have a small tear in it and your health care provider may discover this during an exam • placenta complications : should your placenta stop producing enough nutrients to feed your baby, he may stop recycling fluids which would reduce the amniotic fluid in the sack • eating disorders • fetal abnormalities : if your baby has kidney problems, he may stop producing enough urine to keep the amniotic fluid levels up in the sack Signs and Symptoms of Low Amniotic Fluid There are several signs that may lead you to suspect low levels of amniotic fluid. These include: • leaking fluid • small measurements • lack of feeling movement from your baby • an amniotic fluid index (AFI) of 5cm or less How it Affects the Baby One of the main concerns is that your placenta may not be functioning correctly, which could lead to a number of complications. You may have a prematur
