As is well known, amniotic fluid index is an important indicator for measuring the amniotic fluid in pregnant women. Some expectant mothers may find that their amniotic fluid is only high after examination due to various reasons, which makes them very alarmed. What if the amniotic fluid index is high? What exactly is amniotic fluid index? Let's learn about it together!
What to do if the amniotic fluid index is high
Elevated amniotic fluid can easily cause gestational hypertension, premature birth, placental abruption, postpartum hemorrhage, as well as abnormal fetal position, umbilical cord prolapse, and fetal distress. We suggest that when you feel unbearable, you can puncture and release amniotic fluid, rest in bed, eat a low salt diet, and closely observe changes in amniotic fluid volume.
What is amniotic fluid index
Divide the uterus into four quadrants at right angles using the horizontal line of the navel and the white line of the abdomen as markers, measure the vertical diameter of the largest amniotic fluid pool in each quadrant, and the sum of the four is the amniotic fluid index. The amniotic fluid index is an indicator used to determine the amount of amniotic fluid.
The so-called amniotic fluid refers to the liquid inside the uterine amniotic cavity during pregnancy. Throughout the entire pregnancy process, it is an essential component in maintaining fetal life. At different stages of fetal development, the source of amniotic fluid varies, and the standard for amniotic fluid index also differs.
A high amniotic fluid index can easily endanger the health of the fetus and cause fetal distress. So, what should pregnant women do if their amniotic fluid index is high? In fact, there is no need to worry too much. Go to the hospital for examination in a timely manner and actively cooperate with the doctor for treatment. Soon, the amniotic fluid index will return to normal. In this article, "Night Song", everyone introduced the amniotic fluid index. Have you learned it, expectant mothers?
