It is a medical condition describing an excess of amniotic fluid in the amniotic sac. It is seen in about 1% of pregnancies. It is typically diagnosed when the
amniotic fluid index (AFI) is greater than 24 cm.
Causes include -Twin gestation with twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome (increased amniotic fluid in the recipient twin and decreased amniotic fluid in the donor) or multiple gestations
Fetal anomalies, including esophageal atresia (usually associated with a
tracheoesophageal fistula), tracheal agenesis, duodenal atresia, and other intestinal atresias
CNS abnormalities and neuromuscular diseases that cause swallowing dysfunction
Congenital cardiac-rhythm anomalies associated with hydrops, fetal-to-maternal hemorrhage, and parvovirus infection
Poorly controlled
maternal diabetes mellitus (
Oligohydramnios may also be seen if severe
vascular disease is present.)
Chromosomal abnormalities, most commonly trisomy 21, followed by trisomy 18 and trisomy 13.
Fetal akinesia syndrome with absence of swallowing
Medication advised-Indocin 50mg
Investigation needed-Fasting blood sugar