Amniotic Fluid Abnormalities Flashcards
Causes of Polyhydramnios
Maternal Causes of Polyhydramnios
Maternal prolactin may play a role by increasing the …… of amniotic fluid.
osmotic pressure
Causes of Polyhydramnios
- Multiple gestation
(in monochorionic twins it may be twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome)
Causes of Polyhydramnios
- Anencephaly and spina bifida in most cases & the causes may be ….
Causes of Polyhydramnios
- Congenital Heart failure
Congenital Heart Disease with congestive ht. failure
Causes of Polyhydramnios
- Increased placental mass
That occurs with edema of the placenta: e.g. Hydrops
fetalis: e.g. Rh. iso-immunization, severe anemia, CMV infection
Causes of Polyhydramnios
- Liver Cirrhosis
Causing fetal ascites “as in Syphilis”
Managment aspects of Polyhydraminos
- Plan of ttt
- Expectant treatment
- Termination of pregnancy
- Neonatal Care
Managment aspects of Polyhydraminos
- Plan of TTT
Managment aspects of Polyhydraminos
- Expectant Treatment
Managment aspects of Polyhydraminos
- TOP
Managment aspects of Polyhydraminos
- Neonatal Care
- Diagnose & treatment of congenital anomalies, anemia, jaundice & infection.
- Care of preterm baby & care of infant of diabetic mother.
Causes of Oligohydraminos