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Can A Baby Survive With Extra Fluid Around The Body During Pregnancy?
I am currently 19 weeks pregnant and when I was 9 weeks the doctors noticed extra fluid around my babies neck. The first thing that came to mind was I would miscarry or have a child with down syndrome. Im coming on 20 weeks and the fluid is now all over the baby, what are the chances of my baby surviving? what should I do?
Fri, 5 Jun 2015
Hi, I have gone through your question and understand your concerns. Fluid all over the fetus is suggestive of fetal hydrops, and is present in:
1. Chromosomal anomalies
2. Genetic syndromes
3. Any other congenital anomaly
4. Fetal anemia
5. Fetal infection
I would suggest you to consult a fetal medicine specialist so that a detailed anomaly ultrasound can be done and further management should be done accordingly.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Wishing you good health.
Dr Deepti Verma
1. Chromosomal anomalies
2. Genetic syndromes
3. Any other congenital anomaly
4. Fetal anemia
5. Fetal infection
I would suggest you to consult a fetal medicine specialist so that a detailed anomaly ultrasound can be done and further management should be done accordingly.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Wishing you good health.
Dr Deepti Verma
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