And today's medical condition is...
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POLYHYDRAMNIOS
* the condition of having too much amniotic fluid (fluid level of more than 25 cms)
* founf in only 1-2% of pregnancies
* caused by congenital defects of intestinal or neurological systems, OR maternal diabetes, OR unknown reasons
* risks include preterm labor, placental abrution, growth restrictions, still birth or postpartum hemmorhage
* treatments include meds, Amnioreduction to drain the excess fluids, or delivery
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After all this time praying that Jackson would not suffer from oligohydramnios (too little fluid that does not allow his respiratory system to develop), we are now facing the opposite problem.
I think the big guy up there has a sense of humor...
This is my SECOND pregnancy with this diagnosis... how does one fall into the 1-2% percentile twice?!?!?
Ha ha!!!!!
3 comments:
Wow! From one extreme to the other! So have they decided if it is mild or severe? Are they treating it or watching it! This little guy keeps the specialists on their toes!
Right now it's VERY mild! But, my levels went up a lot this past week, pushing me into this category. AGAIN, they tell me there is notheing I cna do to control it. I'm waiting to hear back from my OB to see if there are more tests they want to run (like another diabetes test, or stress tests or anything). I did have this condition with Jenni and she's pretty much healthy!!!!
YIKES!!! What are the odds! Crazy! We will kepp you in our prayers and hope this sweet baby gets here safe and sound!
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