If these two 'symptoms' appear in the body, pregnant women should be careful and go to the hospital for examination in time
Polyhydramnios means that the volume of amniotic fluid in pregnant women exceeds 2L during pregnancy, and the probability of polyhydramnios is about 0.8%. It is clinically found that the amount of amniotic fluid can increase sharply within a few days, which is called acute polyhydramnios. The amount of amniotic fluid increases slowly over an extended period of time, which is called chronic polyhydramnios. In fact, when there is polyhydramnios, the external appearance and shape of the amniotic fluid are no different from normal.
What is the cause of polyhydramnios?
Fetal malformations, accounting for 25% of polyhydramnios, among which the most common are central nervous system and digestive system malformations.
Multiple pregnancy, a mother and fetus with twins or triplets, there will be polyhydramnios.
3, fetal placental umbilical cord lesions, can also lead to polyhydramnios.
The blood types of pregnant women and fetuses are different, which may cause polyhydramnios.
Pregnant women suffering from diabetes, hypertension, acute viral hepatitis, severe anemia and other diseases may cause polyhydramnios during pregnancy.
Second, what are the clinical manifestations of polyhydramnios?
Acute polyhydramnios, which is relatively rare, mostly occurs during the 5-6 months of pregnancy. During this period, the amniotic fluid increases sharply, and the uterus increases significantly in a short period of time, resulting in a sense of oppression. Pregnant women feel bloated, have difficulty moving, or even have difficulty breathing, and cannot lie on their backs.
Chronic polyhydramnios, which is more common, is a symptom of slow increase in amniotic fluid after a few weeks of pregnancy. This type of symptoms is relatively mild, there is no obvious discomfort, but only a slight pressure, chest tightness, shortness of breath and other symptoms.
In order to prevent polyhydramnios from appearing, pregnant women should pay attention to conditioning their bodies during pregnancy. During menstruation, the body should be kept warm at all times to speed up blood circulation. You can choose to drink more hot water to relieve abdominal pain. In order to avoid chronic polyhydramnios after pregnancy, at the beginning of pregnancy, pregnant women need to maintain a nutritionally balanced diet, and try not to eat foods that are too salty or too sweet. Because these foods will make pregnant women feel bloated in their abdomens, they should eat more vegetables and warm fruits, and try to eat less and more meals.
If pregnant women have diabetes, high blood pressure, and fetal blood type incompatibility, they should be treated as soon as possible to avoid polyhydramnios as a complication. Pregnant women diagnosed with polyhydramnios should be aware of umbilical cord prolapse and placental abruption during labor. When doctors examine amniotic fluid in pregnant women, they should do an abdominal exam and an ultrasound.