When Koni Howard was 25 and pregnant with her second child, she sensed something wasn't quite right. The Oak Ridge, Tenn., mother wasn't gaining much weight, and at 36 weeks into the pregnancy, was continuing to measure small for the baby's due date.
"Unlike my first baby, [my second child] hardly ever moved," she says. "I had a feeling there might be a problem."
Oligohydramnios is often the result of a tear or rupture in the amniotic membrane. |
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She just didn't know what the problem might be. Despite numerous blood tests and non-stress tests, which tracked the number of movements made by the baby, Howard's obstetrician didn't find anything to cause major concern.
However, a t 36 weeks into the pregnancy, an ultrasound showed low amniotic fluid levels. Howard was diagnosed with oligohydramnios, a condition in which the amniotic fluid surrounding the baby is below normal levels.
last may 27 2010, i had the same condition at 33 weeks.. once i was diagnosed with oligohydramnios my doctor decided to deliver my son out.. unfortunately my son did not survive.. accdg to the doctor my son's lungs didn't open. I'm still grieving until this day
Had it w/ my 1st & labor was induced at 37 wks! She was 5 lbs 7 oz & completely healthy! She is now 3 1/2 and at the TOP of the growth charts! I'm now expecting a baby boy Nov 3rd & today I measured, for the first time, below what I'm supposed to be.....which is 30 wks. I would NEVER abort a child REGARDLESS & for SURE not over oligohydramnios! Drink plenty of fluids from here on out & pray that it all works out! It will! =)
I have been told that I have this at 20 weeks,the doctor told me to abort and start over again.But refused to do that.I'm now 31 weeks feeling regular the baby's movements,I have an appointments scheduled with a specialist to see the amount and see what happens next.but I will under no circumstances abort,I have been drinking loads of fluids,taking supplements and praying.
i have been told i have this at 15 weeks am i vry worrid abt it i dnt know what to expect and everything i read on the net is bd i dnt know what to do
Anonymous(post on May 30 2010 - You said your baby survived after severe oligo in 18 weeks. Did they give any additional medication? We are going through the same scenario - Severe Oligo in 17 weeks and we are praying for a miracle. Any information about it will be helpful. Please help.
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