women s health issues
Problems With Amniotic Fluid
Treatment of Amniotic Fluid Problems
Ultrasonography to monitor the fetus's growth and to measure amniotic fluid levels Monitoring of the fetus's heart rate Treatment of any underlying disorders Sometimes removal of amniotic fluid Delivery Ultrasonography is done regularly to monitor how much the fetus is growing and to measure the amniotic fluid levels. The fetus’s heart rate is also regularly monitored when the fetus is lying still and as it moves. This test is done to check on the fetus's well-being (called Fetal monitoring ). Any underlying disorders, such as diabetes and high blood pressure, are treated. When there is too much amniotic fluid, doctors rarely remove the excess fluid. However, the amniotic fluid can be removed with a needle through the woman's abdomen when Labor begins early. The mother is having severe problems. When there is too much amniotic fluid, doctors plan to deliver the baby at about 39 weeks in certain cases. When there is too little amniotic fluid, most experts may recommend delivery between 36 and 37 weeks depending on how the fetus is doing. 