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Re: Low Amniotic Fluid Question

From: William McIntosh, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Tue, 21 May 2002 13:35:02 -0500 (CDT)

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At Tue, 21 May 2002, Lisa wrote: >
>I posted yesterday, but my question seems to have disappeared off the
>board....
>
>I am currently 8w2d pregnant and went to my OB yesterday for an
>ultrasound to date the baby. This was my second visit (first was at 6
>weeks). The Dr. told me the baby has grown as expected and had a good
>strong heartbeat. However, he said that the amniotic fluid was very low
>and was concerned. He's asked me to come back in 2 weeks so he can see
>how the baby has progressed. He also noted that I had a vanishing twin
>that was partially re-absorbed (I'm not sure if that has any
>significance here).
>
>Of course, now I'm very concerned. What are the causes of this at such
>an early date? Is my baby potentially at risk?
>
>--
>Lisa
>

There is not much signifigance to fluid levels at 8 weeks, so I would not be too concerned. He may have been refering to the overall size of the gestational sac, but that is no important compared with the overall size of the fetus.

-- William D. McIntosh, MD, FACOG

This is for educational purposes only, and is not a substitute for consultation and examination by a licensed medical professional.

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