What causes excess amniotic fluid?

Amniotic fluid is a kind of liquid in the uterus of pregnant women. It not only provides a good growth environment for the baby, but also protects the baby from external damage. The amount of amniotic fluid during pregnancy changes with the increase of pregnancy weeks. So what causes excessive amniotic fluid and what harm does it cause? Let’s learn more about it with the editor below.

What is the reason for excessive amniotic fluid?

Excessive amniotic fluid is related to the formation and excretion of fetal urine. From the perspective of the formation of amniotic fluid in pregnant women, if the pregnant woman has high blood sugar, which causes the fetus to have high blood sugar, it can cause hyperosmotic fluid excretion and increase the amount of amniotic fluid. This is more common when the mother has gestational diabetes or decreased glucose tolerance, or when the baby is very heavy. In addition, when the amniotic cavity is infected, it can also cause an increase in amniotic fluid in pregnant women, especially in the early and mid-pregnancy. From the perspective of the excretion of amniotic fluid of pregnant women, if there is any abnormality in the metabolism of amniotic fluid of pregnant women.

What are the harms of too much amniotic fluid?

Excessive amniotic fluid can easily lead to premature birth and placental abruption. Once the amniotic fluid breaks, the umbilical cord is prone to prolapse, so you should lie flat and go to the hospital for examination immediately. After eliminating the common causes, some Chinese medicinal materials can be used to treat the conditions of excessive amniotic fluid and excessive uterine support, which generally have very good results. If the excessive amniotic fluid causes the pregnant woman to experience obvious compression symptoms (such as panic, chest tightness, shortness of breath, and unbearable abdominal distension), surgical treatment is required.

When pregnant women are in different stages of pregnancy, the composition of amniotic fluid also changes. But in most cases it remains within the normal range. If the doctor points out that the amniotic fluid is too much during the prenatal check-up, pregnant mothers do not need to panic, actively adjust their attitude, and cooperate with the doctor for relevant treatment, and they will be able to wait smoothly until the newborn is born.