Is there a lot of fetal movement when there is less amniotic fluid?

Generally speaking, if there is less amniotic fluid, the fetus may experience respiratory distress, which is a relatively dangerous situation. The fetal health problems can be understood through fetal movement. The fetal stillness time cannot be too long. If it exceeds one and a half hours, you should be alert. There are many reasons for less amniotic fluid. The amniotic membrane may be ruptured, or the pregnant woman may have some disease problems.

Is there a lot of fetal movement when there is less amniotic fluid?

Normally, the longest time the fetus can remain motionless should not exceed 75 minutes (children don’t sleep too long during their naps). Therefore, if you feel that the fetus has not moved for more than one and a half hours, you should eat some snacks, touch your belly, or even pat your belly, or push the baby, and put a walkman on your belly to play music for him. If you find that the number of fetal movements suddenly decreases or even stops, it indicates that the fetus is in poor health or there is an abnormal problem, and you should go to the hospital for examination as soon as possible. If the fetal movement is less than 20 times within 12 hours, or less than 3 times within 1 hour, it is often because the fetus is lacking oxygen and its life may be seriously threatened. Some people call this phenomenon a "premonition of fetal danger" and pregnant women must not take it lightly. The process from the disappearance of fetal movement to fetal death usually takes about 12 hours to 2 days, and most of the time it takes about 24 hours.

Of course, fetal movement is just a subjective feeling, and can also be affected by the pregnant woman's sensitivity to fetal movement, the amount of amniotic fluid, the thickness of the abdominal wall, and the use of sedatives or drugs such as magnesium sulfate. Therefore, these factors should be excluded when judging the accuracy of fetal movement information. The fetal movement count can only serve as a sign of the fetal safety. As for the development of the fetus, whether there are any deformities or other abnormalities. It is necessary to combine it with other medical instruments and other inspection methods for comprehensive analysis to make an accurate judgment.

What are the causes of low amniotic fluid?

First, rupture of the amniotic membrane leads to low amniotic fluid. Even a small tear in the amniotic membrane will allow some amniotic fluid to leak out. This can happen at any stage of your pregnancy. However, it is more common near birth. You may discover leaking fluid yourself if you notice your underwear is wet, or your doctor may discover it during an examination.

Second, placental problems lead to low amniotic fluid. If there is a problem with the placenta, such as partial abruption, the placenta cannot supply enough blood and nutrients to the baby, resulting in the interruption of amniotic fluid circulation in the fetus.

Third, certain disease factors lead to low amniotic fluid. Certain diseases can also cause low amniotic fluid, such as chronic high blood pressure, preeclampsia, diabetes, and lupus.

To sum up, there is no definite relationship between amniotic fluid and fetal movement, so friends just need to understand it. The methods for checking oligohydramnios include B-ultrasound examination, electronic fetal monitoring, fetal chromosome examination, etc. In addition, pregnant mothers should learn to self-monitor, pay attention to changes in fetal movements, and communicate with doctors in a timely manner.