FertilityTies posts tagged with amniotic

How do I know what is "normal" discharge for 32 weeks- or that it could be a sign of amniotic fluid leaking?

Sat, 22 Nov 2008 07:57:08 -0600

hello all, and Good morning!

I am 32 weeks pregnant today.

I have been noticing an increase in "leaking" - every once in a while I feel a very slight "gush" of fluid and sure enough- my underwear are a little wet. I know that it is pretty common to leak a little bit of urine- especially when one has a full bladder, or when the baby shifts or stomps on the bladder but how do Iknow if what I am experiencing is "normal" or if it is something more concerning-like leaking amniotic fluid? Lately when I've noticed the fluid I don't THINK I have a full bladder- or even close, and it's usually when I get up from sitting, walking or when I go to turn over in bed. Of course my question and worrying arises on a SATURDAY when my doctor's office is not open! My next scheduled Dr. appointment is December 1. (they had to put it off a week since my dr has the entire week of Thanksgiving off). Your input is much appreciated!

Lisa E

low amniotic fluid

Thu, 15 May 2008 19:22:21 -0500

my dr called me and said that when my ultrasound was done at 19wks the amniotic fluid level was low on one side. she said i shouldn't worry too much because in most cases it will correct itself. i also confirmed this with my aunt is a ultrasound tech. she said they see this commonly with no real issues. made me feel much better.

now after reading online baby information about it, i'm so worried again, because it says that this condition only happens in about 8 in 100 women, and if it happens earlier in the pregnancy they are more at risk for birth defects. i'm extremely worried now. as far as my pregnancy is going, everything else seems fine. i seem healthy as can be. can you give me any information and advice on what i can do to, and just how worried should i be? i need my mind eased... thanks!

audrey

Belly Question...

Tue, 08 Apr 2008 16:24:06 -0500

Hi Dr Q,

I know I am obsessing over this belly situation but I am wondering what are other causes of a pretty big pregnant belly at 15 weeks pregnant? Too much amniotic fluid? Gestational Diabetes? PCOS? Any help would be greatly appreciated because as we all know I am quite a worrier. Thanks so much in advance!

Keller0422

single dose by mistake

Wed, 02 Apr 2008 17:11:20 -0500

can a single dose of aspirin, ibuprofen, or similar fever reducers have a impact in the 3rd trimester. i was down with fever and the er gave me a tablet but i feel it wasnt tylenol. could this create a problem for the baby? it was just one dose.

soni

Amniotic Fluid

Thu, 06 Mar 2008 20:28:12 -0600

Dr. Q,

Hey there :)

I was wondering if 13yrs ago when I was pregnant with my daughter I somehow ran out of amniotic fluid toward the end of my pregnancy and was induced on my due date. We only found that out from an u/s cause I wasn't feeling the baby kick as much. Since I am constantly wet now the last few days and it is clear and sort of sweet smelling, what are my chances that it is happening again? Is this something that repeats itself each pregnancy and what causes one to no longer have any amniotic fluid, especially since 13yrs ago I don't remember leaking any. I'm not too concerned since I have been feeling little Cameron kick like a maniac tonight but I am curious if this is something I should mention to my doctor when I go on March 17th.

Sar22222

Follow up on leaking amniotic fluid

Thu, 21 Feb 2008 19:52:10 -0600

Dr. Q described how it would feel if the water broke.. but what about if its just leaking? Then how would you tell?

For instance, vaginal infections can occasionally get up through the cervix and start working away at the bag and cause a slow leak.

How would you tell the difference between leaking fluid that way, and just the normal wetness?

Meghan