Can mild polyhydramnios cause birth defects?

Most of the time polyhydramnios is mild and does not cause any notable complications or increased risks in the pregnancy. Even children who are transferred to neonatal intensive care after birth from complications from too much amniotic fluid still typically fare very well.

Can polyhydramnios affect baby?

Most women with polyhydramnios will not have any significant problems during their pregnancy and will have a healthy baby. But there is a slightly increased risk of pregnancy and birth complications, such as: giving birth prematurely (before 37 weeks)

What is polyhydramnios associated with?

Polyhydramnios is associated with: Premature birth. Premature rupture of membranes — when your water breaks early. Placental abruption — when the placenta peels away from the inner wall of the uterus before delivery.

What birth defects are associated with polyhydramnios?

Polyhydramnios is also associated with various genetic disorders, including Down syndrome (Trisomy 21) and Edward’s syndrome (Trisomy 18), but only when the baby also has a duodenal atresia or other blockage in the gastrointestinal tract.

Is polyhydramnios considered high risk?

Polyhydramnios is the term used to describe an excess accumulation of amniotic fluid. This clinical condition is associated with a high risk of poor pregnancy outcomes 1, 2, 3. The reported prevalence of polyhydramnios ranges from 0.2 to 1.6 % of all pregnancies 4, 5, 6, 7.

How do you treat mild polyhydramnios?

Treatment may include:

1. Drainage of excess amniotic fluid. Your health care provider may use amniocentesis to drain excess amniotic fluid from your uterus.
2. Medication. Your health care provider may prescribe the oral medication indomethacin (Indocin) to help reduce fetal urine production and amniotic fluid volume.

Should I worry about polyhydramnios?

Is polyhydramnios dangerous for my baby? Most cases of polyhydramnios are mild and generally not dangerous. They’re due to a gradual buildup of amniotic fluid in the second half of pregnancy. Rarely, polyhydramnios can cause complications.

Should I be worried about mild polyhydramnios?

Polyhydramnios means there is too much amniotic fluid in the uterus during pregnancy. A mild case of polyhydramnios may not cause any symptoms, but more severe forms may cause discomfort and need treatment.

How do I reduce polyhydramnios?