Assess the cause
Review diabetes, fetal findings, infection or other possible contributors where relevant.
From first questions to first cries.
A procedure that removes amniotic fluid in selected pregnancies when polyhydramnios causes significant symptoms or contributes to pregnancy risk.
Review diabetes, fetal findings, infection or other possible contributors where relevant.
Balance symptoms and pregnancy risk against procedure-related complications.
Remove fluid using sterile technique and ultrasound guidance.
Reassess symptoms and pregnancy because fluid can accumulate again.
Removing fluid treats pressure and risk, not necessarily the underlying cause.
The assessment should consider why fluid is increased, maternal symptoms, gestational age, fetal findings and whether another treatment is more appropriate.
This service is provided only for a medical indication, with counselling and consent. Maa Clinic does not determine or disclose fetal sex. Sex selection and fetal-sex disclosure are not offered.
These answers are general. Individual advice depends on the clinical history and assessment.
It may relieve severe maternal discomfort or breathing difficulty and reduce selected risks when excess fluid is substantial.
Not always. It removes fluid but may not address the underlying cause, and fluid can reaccumulate.
Risks can include contractions, fluid leakage, bleeding, infection, placental complications and pregnancy loss or preterm birth.
Sometimes testing is relevant, but not in every case. The plan depends on the cause being investigated.
Fluid leakage, bleeding, fever, contractions, severe pain, breathlessness or reduced fetal movement need prompt assessment.