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Low Amniotic fluid

2020-05-08 18:48:24
Hi Doc, my amniotic fluid is on borderline 8-9 and I'm 23 weeks 5days pregnant. Can you please suggest what cab be done to increase AF and also is it safe for the baby? I can feel the movements of my baby. Also if this doesn't increase what happens?
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Answered2020-05-09 04:13:32

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It is low for this duration of pregnancy.i hope the screening of this pregnancy has been done stepwise .what is the maternal age ??please discuss this with your gynecologist who knows and has been seeing you from beginning and if required please take opinion of a fetal genetic expert

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AfI at this stage is low Ur in mid pregnancy U need to knowcause , fetal , maternal or placental? Treatment wud be amino acids , L ariginin. Treating infection if there is leak of AF, high protein diet, correction of maternal blood pressure, treatment of TORCH infn if any exisists

Answered2020-05-09 02:01:46

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It's normal ..don't worry it should be more than 5cm...increase argipreg sachet daily to avoid further decrease in AFI

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It is very low at this wks of pregnancy Will need detailed history for further management

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