We got our 24 week scan today and baby WAM is doing great however our surrogate has got mild polyhydramnios with an AFI of 21.9cm, this means there is an elevated amount of amniotic fluid around the baby. This can be caused by many things, one of them being gestational diabetes, our surrogate is having a blood test tomorrow to rule this out.
Our doctor does not seem to worried about this and has said it is a mild case and some times the fluid goes up for no reason, also the scan report has found no foetal cause for this problem.
Has anyone experienced or know anything about this?
Scan report
REAL TIME USG OF THE GRAVID UTERUS REVEALS:
A single, live intrauterine pregnancy with longitudinal lie and cephalic presentation is noted.
Foetal cardiac activity and limb movements are observed. FHR: 168 B / M.
The placenta is localized on the posterior uterine wall, extending up to the fundus.
There is no evidence of placenta previa. It shows grade 2 maturity.
Mild polyhydramnios is noted. AFI is 21.9 cm.
The lower uterine segment is normal. There is no evidence of incompetent os.
The cervical length is 5.4 cm.
Various foetal parameters are as follows:
| BPD | 5.7 Cm. | 23.3 Weeks. |
| HC | 18.7 Cm. | 24.3 Weeks. |
| AC | 20.3 Cm. | 25.0 Weeks. |
| FL | 4.5 Cm. | 25.1 Weeks. |
| FL/ AC | 22 % -- NO IUGR | EBW: 747 gm. +/- 109 gm. |
Following foetal organs are well visualized and do not show any obvious malformation.
* Spine * Brain *4C Heart *Kidneys * Stomach * Bladder * 3 Vessel cord * Eyes * Nose * Upper limbs
* Lower limbs.
It should be noted that because of foetal movements, position and quantity of liquour, all the foetal organs may not be visualized optimally in one scan.
IMPRESSION: A SINGLE, LIVE FOETUS WITH CEPHALIC PRESENTATION.
BY ET, THE GA IS 24 W. 1 D. EDD: 22.11.10.
BY FIRST USG (3.4.10), THE GA IS 24 W. 0 D. EDD: 23.11.10.
BY PRESENT USG, THE GA IS 24 W. 3 D.
MILD POLYHYDRAMNIOS IS NOTED. NO FOETAL CAUSE IS DETECTED.
Hi fellas! Congrats on everything progressing beautifully!
ReplyDeleteRegarding the fluid, we had a similar diagnosis at around 11 weeks. Below is a site that I referred to at the time that helps explain the condition. It's not an uncommon occurrence and typically resolves itself naturally. Ours resolved after a few weeks. Yours is noted as 'mild' so it sounds like the best approach is to keep watching it but don't worry. Best regards.
http://www.babyworld.co.uk/information/pregnancy/pregnancyproblems/amniotic_fluid.asp
Hi Will and Michael, I was pleased to read Edwards comment, thankyou Edward.
ReplyDeleteFantastic 24 weeks, not long to go now.
Much Love
Mum and Grahsm xxxxxxxxx
Hello, I have no idea what it is but I hope it's not serious and everything will be OK. We keep our fingers crossed for you and your surrogate and wish you all the best and congratulations on your 24 week mark. It's 6 months!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on Week 24! Thinking positive thoughts that the fluid issue resolves itself quickly.
ReplyDeleteSounds like it is all going well, and no need to be concerned about the extra fluid. It'll probably be resolved at next scan.
ReplyDelete24 weeks, not long now.
I have to say that every time I read one of your updates I get an urge to consult Dr. Google! It does sound like everything is okay though. I think its great that your doctor is providing you with the details. Can they do another scan soon to check the fluid levels again?
ReplyDeleteSo far, the reports we get about once a month are one liners that say everything is going will and have a blurry jpeg of an ultrasound attached that is really hard to read. It always makes me wonder about the details we are missing.
Have you started setting up the nursery?
I had fluid around me when I was in the womb and i turned out just fine!
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