Hydramnios

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• Synonyms

  • Polyhydramnios

• Causes

  • Edward's syndrome
  • Patau syndrome
  • Beckwith-Wiedemann syndrome
  • Anencephaly
  • Duodenal atresia
  • Diabetes mellitus
  • Multiple birth
  • Hydrops fetalis

• Effects

  • Abnormal fetal presentation
  • Umblical cord prolapse

• Parents

  • Complication of pregnancy

• Treatments

  • Amniocentesis

• Description

  • "Incidence = 1% Normal: 32 wk = 750 mL. Caused by: Fetal anomalies impairing ability to swallow amniotic fluid: a) Gastrointestinal blockage b) CNS defect 50% idiopathic Perinatal mortality in idiopathic cases is similar to normal pregnancies."