Oligohydramnios: Low Amniotic Fluid

My sister is 25 weeks pregnant and diagnosed with low fluid and the levels keep dropping we have never had experience with this. Not sure what to do any advice would be most appreciated. She isn't sure where this will lead and is very scared for my niece.

I am 19 weeks and diagnosed with Ammiotic fluid being low. My baby's heart beat is normal and I've not felt baby move yet. I am just praying to God that he or she is normal. So, all I'm doing is drinking lots of fluid and staying positive. Waiting for a miracle.

Thank you all that have posted your stories. My daughter is 24 weeks along and the baby weighs 1.4 pounds and has been diagnosed with low amniotic fluid. She is dropping lower every day. The Dr says if she can reach 32 weeks they will then take the baby. She is confined to bed and must stay in the hospital, so far the baby's heart beat is fine and moving (thank god ) I am in PA and she is in FLA, so I only get second hand info. Afterhaving 2 children of my own, I had never heard of this condiion and obviously never investigated. I am learnig very quickly and I thank all of you - you have made this a litle easier.

martha lieberman

My wife was diagnosed with Anhydramnios or no Amniotic fluid when she was 13 weeks pregnant. Despite undergoing numerous experimental procedures including trying to afix an amniopatch, there was never a significant reaccumulation of fluid. Today we was a beautiful and healthy 3 year old boy despite what the doctors said! There is hope, I am happy to walk you through the different options that are out there and share best practices with you. Feel free to email me at rvolmer@crosbyvolmer.com and take a look at our web site that shares Sebastian's story www.godsmiracleofsebastian.com

I am really sorry to hear about your baby's condition. Though I thank you for sharing your story. I am also a mother who is currently pregnant at 26 weeks. I was diagnosed with very low amniotic fluid (3-4CM) at 23 weeks. Despited 7-8 liters of fluid I drank and the IV's I have received daily for the last two weeks, none of them had helped. I am being torn apart as I am writing this comment. I am facing a dilemma of what I am to do and what would be the right thing. Amazingly, during all this time, the baby heart rate has been normal and she is moving as expected during this stage of pregnancy. I wish there is a way to know what is the right thing to do....for the baby's best interest. God bless your family.