Q Why do some women have less amniotic fluid? What are the risks involved in this case?
The most common cause of low amniotic fluid is that your waters have broken. Often no cause can be found, some applicable causes may include: 1.Being more than 42 weeks pregnant. 2. A problem with the placenta (placental insufficiency). 3. Certain types of medication that you might be taking. 4.If your baby has an congenital medical problem with kidney development. 5. If one of your identical twins is not growing properly as he should. Here we list risks involved if amniotic fluid is low- low levels of amniotic fluid during your first trimester and in early part of second trimester increases chance of having a miscarriage or a stillbirth at completion of pregnancy. Many other labour complications like baby in a bottom-down (breech) position, and not having enough room to turn in head-down position, premature labour, baby in distress during labour or after birth etc. He may pass his first poo, a blackish substance called meconium, into the amniotic fluid. If he inhale the meconium, it may cause him to have breathing problems when he is born. However, theres not much you can do, apart from staying well hydrated, eating healthily and resting. Avoid excessive stress about the same and do not let yourself being sleep deprived. You can get better assistance from your doctor, midwives and family members to stay away from stress.