After a female friend becomes pregnant, it is inevitable to be a bit anxious when giving birth to a new life. If excessive amniotic fluid is found during a pregnancy check-up, there may be concerns about potential harm to the baby. However, there is no need to worry too much, as appropriate measures can be taken to improve the situation. So, what should I do if I have polyhydramnios at 23 weeks of pregnancy?
During pregnancy, the normal amount of amniotic fluid is around 1000ml. If it exceeds 2000ml, it is considered polyhydramnios. Because amniotic fluid excess often occurs in pregnant mothers with fetal malformations, pregnancy diabetes, blood type incompatibility between mother and child, idiopathic amniotic fluid excess and other conditions, once amniotic fluid excess is found, it needs to be treated according to the causes.
1. If the examination only shows mild polyhydramnios, it generally does not require treatment and only requires close observation of the pregnant woman's condition;
2. If the fetal condition is relatively normal but there is polyhydramnios, the pregnant mother needs to adjust her diet by eating low salt foods or using diuretics under the guidance of a doctor to reduce the amount of amniotic fluid in the uterine cavity;
3. If it is an acute polyhydramnios, you can go to the hospital for amniotic fluid drainage to reduce the amount of amniotic fluid.
I believe that after understanding the treatment methods for polyhydramnios, expectant mothers can also alleviate some psychological burden. During pregnancy, if encountering uncertain situations, it is important to communicate with doctors in a timely manner, not to put oneself in an anxious state, and always maintain a happy mood. This is beneficial for both the fetus and the expectant mother.
