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37 weeks pregnant, and low amniotic fluid!!?
hi,
im currently 37 weeks and 5 dayys pregnant with my first, i went for my 3rd ultrasound today the doctors wanted to see how big the baby was gonna be, hes 7pounds and 11oz, but they had said my amniotic is a little low, and on top of that i have not dilated any, he said my cervix was very closed and very thick, hes giving me one more week for my cervix to dilate(i have another appointment and ultrasound on monday) hes worried my baby is not getting enough fluid for his size, im very scared, ive had a great pregnancy up till now, has anyone had this experience, i need some reassurance plz
by the way are they gonna induce labor before they try a c-section??
plz no mean answers
and i also have to go to labor and delivery twice a week to do a non-stress test
3 Answers
- 1 decade agoFavorite Answer
I had this problem with my first son. I did a non-stress test the five days preceding his birth. I was given something to soften my cervix. It took two days for that to take effect. I gave birth nine days early. They are monitoring you so you shouldn't stress about it. Take care.
- jlbLv 71 decade ago
In all honesty, it sounds like your doctor is trying to scare you. Having amniotic fluid that is " a little low" is not something to get worked up about. On top of that, it is VERY normal to not be dilated yet. Heck, most women don't deliver until 41 weeks! Putting you on a time-line basically means he is mentally preparing to do a c section on you. Induction carries a high failure rate, especially if you haven't dilated at all (my doctor flat out refuses to do inductions before dilation). That isn't the route to go unless this is a real emergency.
Drink a couple extra glasses of water a day, especially before your next ultrasound. You do need to be aware, if you aren't already, that YOU have the final say when it comes to induction. It is your right to refuse or at least get a 2nd opinion.
- 1 decade ago
I'm not sure why anyone would leave you mean answers lol but low amniotic fluid can be common. They might just have to do a C-Section to get your little one out safely. You never know what can happen during pregnancy. Sometimes the umbilical cord can be too short and can wrap around the baby's neck. Ya never know! I'm sure you and your little one will be just fine! Congrats and good luck! Wishing you a safe baby, delivery, and a speedy recovery! :)
Source(s): OB nurse.
