Suggest Treatment For Low Level Of Amniotic Fluid During Pregnancy

Posted on Thu, 26 Feb 2015

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Question : HelIo Doctor,
I am 27 weeks pregnant and my amniotic fluid is very low as per the ultra sound report.
have been reecommended to go for infusion twice a week.

what is the treatment for this?
and is there any danger ror risk to my baby?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rakhi Tayal (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Intra amniotic fluid infusion is best treatment.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for trusting us with your health concern.
A low level of amniotic fluid is worrisome. It causes growth retardation of the baby. You need to have a high protein diet and protein supplements like arginine. Twice a week intra amniotic infusion is the best treatment for it.
You need to have regular follow up ultrasound scan every 2 weeks to monitor the progress of the baby.
Please feel free to discuss further. I will be glad to answer the follow up queries that you have.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Rakhi Tayal.
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