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Re: low amniotic fluid

From: Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sun, 30 Sep 2001 15:50:24 -0500 (CDT)


At Sun, 30 Sep 2001, Nicole wrote: >
>I have a memory of being a child and my older cousing being pregnant. I
>remember everyone pushing on her stomach and saying,"Where's the baby?"
>b/c she never really showed. I also remember her giving birth to a
>stillborn child around 7-8 months, and the Dr.'s saying she had very low
>amniotic fluid, the reason given for the loss and the lack of showing.
>1. Do I remember correctly?

I have no idea.

>Can one not show b/c there is an inadequate
>amt. of fluid?

This usually is not related. Many patients with decreased fluid look like everyone else.

>I was searching the archives and saw rest/lack of movement
>mentioned...does this at times reverse the problem?

If it is safe to watch a patient with decreased fluid, rest and a large fluid load may help fluid levels.

>If so, is it
>horrible that I am extremely active?

Activity doesn't cause this problem but once it occurs, rest may help increase fluid production.

>This is my first pregnancy, I am
>very active, and people are saying the same ? to me I remember them
>asking her, and am terrified by this childhood memory!

You need to share your concerns with your doctor and have him/her evaluate you in that regard.

Hope this helps and write back anytime for more information.

Dr. M

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Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. FACOG, FACS
Great Neck, New York

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