Oligohydramnios during pregnancy is a rare occurrence in obstetric practice, there are no more than four cases out of a thousand women in labor. A symptom of pathology is an insufficient amount of amniotic fluid. Normally, amniotic fluid before childbirth should be at least 500 ml, which is enough to support the life of the fetus. If the amount of amniotic fluid is less than specified, this is a threat to the woman in labor and the fetus. Consider the causes of the appearance of pathology: how to prevent it, how to convey and give birth to a healthy child.
The amniotic fluid plays a key role in the development of the baby, as it protects and provides nutrition. Low water during pregnancy is a dangerous condition for the health of the baby and mother. Amniotic fluid contributes to the rapid opening of the cervix during childbirth, without which self-delivery is impossible. Amniotic fluid protects the fetus from being squeezed by the walls of the uterus, which can cause severe deformation of the skeleton and even dislocation of the limbs. Therefore, monitoring an acceptable level of amniotic fluid is an important task for the obstetrician and the expectant mother.
In order to prevent the development of pathology, you need to follow the recommendations of the gynecologist, observe the daily routine, eat well, eliminate stress and bad habits. A pregnant woman should know that worries and experiences negatively affect her own health, as well as the well-being of the baby. Preventive measures, reading useful literature, a healthy lifestyle are the path to successful childbirth and the postpartum period.