Types of oligohydramnios during pregnancy.
• moderate;
• relative;
• expressed.
With moderate oligohydramnios, a slight deviation from the norm is recorded. This pathology is formed at the initial stage of pregnancy, it does not pose a threat. The obstetrician takes control of the pregnant woman: she is under observation until the moment of delivery. Also, with moderate oligohydramnios, it is recommended to improve nutrition, eliminate stress, and ensure a stable emotional state.
With severe oligohydramnios, hospitalization and drug treatment are required. With this pathology, fetal injury during childbirth is inevitable. This can be a serious injury to the spine and large joints. Asphyxia is also possible - oxygen starvation up to death. The baby breathes through amniotic fluid, and if there is a lack of it, it can suffocate.
The lack of amniotic fluid is a common cause of the birth of children with low birth weight, developmental delay. They are not viable or not viable, require increased attention and are under observation for a certain period of their lives. Also, this pathology is a common cause of premature birth and miscarriage at an earlier date.