Why do some women get Polyhydramnios?
Specific causes of polyhydramnios generally cannot be determined in about 2/3s of cases. When a cause can be traced, among the common reasons are poorly-controlled maternal diabetes, twin or multiple gestations (especially when one twin has too little amniotic fluid and the other produces too much, referred to as twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome), fetal abnormalities which make it difficult for the baby to swallow and process the fluid normally (e.g., a cleft lip or palate, gastrointestinal blockage, hydrocephaly or other neurological problems or heart defects), Rh blood incompatibility, which can bring on fetal anemia and other factors. Many occurrences of polyhydramnios resolve on their own without causing any pregnancy complications. Other women, however, may experience abdominal discomfort and breathing problems from fluid buildup that exerts pressure on the lungs and other internal organs. The most serious potential risks produced by polyhydramnios are the possibility of prematur
