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Low Amniotic Fluid/Oligohydramnios

From: Holly (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Fri, 21 May 1999 17:26:26 -0500 (CDT)

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On 05/04/99 I had an "abnormal" u/s scan and was sent directly to a maternal infant specialist due to a "nuchal fold" and several other "disformed" areas. In addition to these the amniotic fluid was diagnosed as "subjectively" low. We proceeded with an amnio to make sure my placenta had not been disloged and was bleeding into the amniotic fluid. I returned to the specialist (actually his partner) on 05/20/99. The amnio cam back totally clear of any defects or chromosome disorders, however the dr. was concerned about my amniotic fluid levels and stated that if not increased we would need to discuss termination of the pregnancy. During the scan he did state that the kidneys seemed normal, the bladder had fluid in it and was not distended and there were no abnormalities found in the child. He went on to state that there was nothing that could be done and I could go home and wait for the next u/s in two weeks.

I was very wary of the quickness that the doctor referred to the termination and the lack of information as to the exact level of the amniotic fluid level. I thought I heard him refer to a level of 6.2 but am not sure. I have contacted my midwife and they have put me to bedrest and increased fluids and are working on another referal at this point. I am currently 19 wks and it seems everything is normal but the level of our amniotic fluid. I would really appreciate some information to arm myself and be able to ask better questions. In addition to the above information I am currently taking Synthroid for hypothyroid. My TSH level has gone from 1.4 to 8, could this cause any problems?

Thanks so much for any information you can provide.

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Holly Garmon

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