No Amniotic Fluid

[HarleyLady59]

My sister inlaw is a adopting a new born, the mother's didn't have any amniotic fluid for several weeks.  The baby is discolored, like a grey look, because it sat in the mother's womb without fluid.  Is this normal?  The doctor's claim that the baby is healthy.  Will the baby get her color back to normal and when?  Is there anything we should be aware of about the baby?  Would the baby have lived in species?  We are very concerned about the newborn.

Thank you,

[darcy92681]

I went without amniotic fluid for almost 4 weeks and my daughter was a little discolored for a couple of weeks. Her skin color came back three weeks after birth.

[cheryl07]

when did you lose your amniotic fluid? I lost my fluid at 14w6d. I am now 17w4d and still have a strong hb. Did you carry to term?

[JoyRenee]

I'm sure the baby will be just fine! My daughter didn't have lack of amniotic fluid but she was "discolored" for a few weeks. She was breastfed for a few weeks but then I switched to Enfamil formula. She was still this really strange color so I switched to the soy formula (Prosobee Lipil) and she turned a beautiful coloring that was normal.

So maybe a change in the little one's diet might help, too. I'm just guessing here, but it is worth a try.

[LosingMyMindInGA]

I had an emergency c-section with my oldest becuase of lack of fluid....she came out discolored and bent in all the wrong places however they gave her an apgar score of 8....She spent 4 days in nicu for observation.  Her color returned to normal rather quickly and everything that was bent where it wasn't supposed to be straightened out.  SHe is now 11 and you'd never know she had those problems.  If the doc is saying the baby is healthy, I'm sure he/she is.

[cheryl07]

I am worried about the lung development at this time. If there is no fluid, how can the baby have functioning lungs?

[JoyRenee]

I would think your doctor would be monitoring that very closely and finding out why you have little or no amniotic fluid. If you are concerned, you should speak to him/her and figure out a way to keep that baby alive and healthy.

I know drinking water is essential. Otherwise, no clue, cheryl07.

[Zanes_Mommy]

not to upset you, but,  dr.s realized at 22 weeks that all my fluid was gone.  they went in and put more fluid around my baby called amnioinfusion .  because with no fluid your baby's lungs will not develop.  this procedure ruptured my membranes and I gave birth to my baby at 23.5 weeks.  He did not make it because his lungs were so underdeveloped and he had been without water for about 3 weeks.  He too had a strong heartbeat. He lived for 2 hours after birth.  Your dr's should prepare you.  Have they told you what your baby's chances of survival are?

[cheryl07]

Yes they have told us of our chances...less than 5%. Since my last post, everything has started to decline. We are currently preparing for the next step. This is very hard for my husband and I as this is our 3rd miscarriage. I do want to thank you for your post, it was very helpful to us. I am very sorry for your loss and wish you the best of luck.

[Zanes_Mommy]

I am sorry for your losses as well.  It seems we are having the same problems.  I had 3 miscarriages before I lost Zane.  Have they done any blood tests on you.  They did on me and I have a few blood disorders.  I was on medications to try to prevent any problems but obviously it didn't work.  Of course we had only found out about my blood disorders a month before all this happened.  I hope dr's can help you find out whats going on with you and you can have a good outcome for future pregnancies.  

[alexa70]

I am 14 weeks with twins, and an ultrasound yesterday revealed that there is no amniotic fluid around one of them.  What sort of treatment and advice have others received?  I've really upped my fluid intake, but am at a loss as to what else, if anything, I can do.

[loismwallace]

You should definately be monitored closely. My sister lost amniotic fluid with her son and his kidneys didn't develop. Unfortunately he didn't survive but on life support. We had to give him to the angels. This is nothing to take lightly. Drink plenty of fluids.

[Zanes_Mommy]

At this stage of your pregnancy, with no amniotic fluid around the baby its lungs will not develop.  My baby lost his fluid around 20 weeks and he did not survive.  They have to have that fluid in order for their lungs to develop, and if your lungs can't develop, you cannot breathe.  There could be many things wrong with that one twin.  He could have a blockage of some sort, or he may not have any kidneys at all.  I did not have an autopsy done on my baby, so I don't know for sure what caused this.  I did however have a placenta biopsy and there were chromosomal abnormalities in my placenta.  The Dr's can do a amnio-infusion, where they put saline solution in there for the baby, but there are risks.  This procedure made my water break at 22 weeks.  And the Dr's really didn't want to help me save my baby. they told me I should induce labor to terminate my baby.  and I of course refused.  I did give birth to my son a week later, and his lungs were not developed enough, so all the efforts that were made to keep him alive after I gave birth failed.  He went for 1.5 hours with no oxygen getting to his brain or any other part of his body, so we had to let him go.  I do hope the best for you and your little ones.  and not to sound mean, but I hope you get at least one baby out of all this, I got none. oh and drinking lots of fluid is good, but I drink 2 gallons of water a day, so I can't say that increasing the amount of fluid you drink helps.  if a person that drinks as much water as I do can have this problem, then its not the mothers fluid intake that causes this.  Best of luck to you.  and keep us posted.

[Zanes_Mommy]

At this stage of your pregnancy, with no amniotic fluid around the baby its lungs will not develop.  My baby lost his fluid around 20 weeks and he did not survive.  They have to have that fluid in order for their lungs to develop, and if your lungs can't develop, you cannot breathe.  There could be many things wrong with that one twin.  He could have a blockage of some sort, or he may not have any kidneys at all.  I did not have an autopsy done on my baby, so I don't know for sure what caused this.  I did however have a placenta biopsy and there were chromosomal abnormalities in my placenta.  The Dr's can do a amnio-infusion, where they put saline solution in there for the baby, but there are risks.  This procedure made my water break at 22 weeks.  And the Dr's really didn't want to help me save my baby. they told me I should induce labor to terminate my baby.  and I of course refused.  I did give birth to my son a week later, and his lungs were not developed enough, so all the efforts that were made to keep him alive after I gave birth failed.  He went for 1.5 hours with no oxygen getting to his brain or any other part of his body, so we had to let him go.  I do hope the best for you and your little ones.  and not to sound mean, but I hope you get at least one baby out of all this, I got none. oh and drinking lots of fluid is good, but I drink 2 gallons of water a day, so I can't say that increasing the amount of fluid you drink helps.  if a person that drinks as much water as I do can have this problem, then its not the mothers fluid intake that causes this.  Best of luck to you.  and keep us posted.

[Zanes_Mommy]

sorry, don't know how it posted twice!

[alexa70]

Just to let anyone interested know, we lost our twins at 16 weeks and are now waiting to hear the results of a post mortem.  The first twin lost his amniotic fluid entirely in about week 14 and the second also lost his increasingly in the days that followed.  We are hoping to find out why this happened, and it has been suggested to us that there may have been some sort of infection. I wish everyone on the list the best of luck with their pregnancies.

[prayerful wife]

I'm so sorry to hear about your loss.  Truly there are no words that can express the magnitude of your situation, but from all of us here who's experienced a lost we understand how you feel, and can testify to the fact that as time goes on it gets a little easier.  Please keep us updated on when you get your final report back as I'm sure it can help answer alot of questions for women here in your same situation.  Again, sorry to hear about all you're going through, and I'll keep you in my thoughts and prayers.

[Zanes_Mommy]

I am so sorry for the loss of your babies.  I know what your going through.  If you ever need someone to talk to, leave me a message.  Let us know what you find out.  I am very curious because I had the same problem.  So sorry.

[roland350]

me and my wife just found out today that the fluid is very low around our baby. she is 21 weeks along and we will be seeing a doctor tomorrow, i was just wondering after reading everyones comments what kind of things we should be bringing up to the doctor before its to late? if any of you have any information we would greatly appreciate it.

[Zanes_Mommy]

How many centimeters of fluid are they able to measure around your baby?  She needs to be monitored every week.  If the fluid gets too low, the drs can do an amnioinfusion.  That is where they go in and put saline solution in the sack for the baby.  This procedure is painful to the mother, but doesn't effect the baby.  However there are risks as well.  This procedure caused my water to break about 5 hours after it was done.  With low fluid levels, there could be problems with the baby.  It could have a blockage of some sort, or it could be that it has no kidneys.  At this stage of pregnancy, its the baby that creates and recycles the fluid.  I suggest that she takes it easy and just try to stay pg.  Like you probably read on hear, I found out at 22 weeks that there was no water around my baby at all.  I had also gone 4 weeks without an u/s.  drs mistake in my opinion.  Also with low fluid the babys lungs won't develope properly, but atleast there is still fluid around your baby.  My baby was born at 23.5 weeks and his lungs were not developed enough so he didn't make it.  I also suggest if it comes down to it and she is in the hospital, she needs to ask for a steroid shot to help babys lungs develope.  I begged the drs to give me the shots and they refused.  We also insisted that they try to resesitate our baby, which they did.  The drs were also really rude in my opinion, they told me I should induce labor and terminate my baby, but I wouldn't do it.  well, I hope the best for you and your family.  if you have any more ??'s just ask away.  

[cheryl07]

I am very sorry to hear of your loss. I know what you are going through. We lost our baby at 19.5 weeks due to no amniotic fluid. You will be in my thoughts and prayers. I wish you the best of luck.

[alexa70]

I thought I'd add this last post to say that we had the post mortem results on the babies this week, and there was apparently nothing detectably wrong with them (aside from the damage resulting from the lack of amniotic fluid). The genetic testing we had done subsequently didn't show any problems either. It seems that the integrity of one of the sacs was compromised at some point early on, and it is likely to have been related to a blood clot (which may have been a third embryo at some point). I bled continually during the pregnancy, incidentally. Because the twins were next to each other, the two sacs were both affected and the fluid was lost.  I had induced labour at 16 weeks as there was simply no way they could survive, and with each ultrasound we could see how immobile and cramped they had become.  I don't think my situation is all that common (they actually thought I had a molar pregnancy early on), so please don't be discouraged as I gather that there are situations where the fluid can replenish.  

[evthing4reason]

As much as your results didn't give you answers on Why it happened, at lest you know it wasn't genetic. I hope you get pregnant again soon and that a "normal" pregnancy next time.

[mjoyce]

Thanks for sharing your news.  We currently found out there is no fluid around our baby.  All of our doctors are expecting the baby's demise in the next few weeks.  I am fortunate that I already have a two year old that is keeping me somewhat distracted by these devastating events.

[babyliu]

when can you get pregnant again after loosing a baby shortly after birth at 22 weeks

[babyliu]

hello. i just lost my baby. i was 22weeks and 3 days and my water bag broke. Th drs said i had a fever of 100.4 and i could of had an infection so they wanted me safe. They did an ultrasound and found no amniotic fluid left around baby. I was in shock when they told us about inducing labor and giving birth with no baby to care for. They said he would die. It took my husband and I 8 month to get pregnant. We have been so happy this whole pregnancy. When they took my temperature in L & D it was normal. 98.7. They baby had a strong heartbeat. They still said I could of had an infection, thus making the bag break. My son was delivered and was 1lb and 2 ozs. He was so cute I keep him with me for 3 hours  but he died within 10 min. I see everyones stories and think maybe they could of saved him by adding fliud to his sac until 24 weeks which was there nicu cutt off for keeping babies alive. Im so sad and carry an broken heartbeat. Can a baby survive in the womb with no fliud and can fluid take the place of the amniotic fliud for another week? I just feel that something else could of been done to save my son.

[evthing4reason]

I am so sorry for your loss. Words cannot express it. To answer your first question, i lost my baby at 19 weeks, my Dr told me to wait at least 3 months before trying again. Partly for health reasons but a lot to do with emotional ones. The next few months will be very hard for you. I recently went back to work (i took sick leave for 15 weeks) and this week i had somone ask how my pregnancy was going, some ask how my baby was doing at home and recieved a can of formula in the mail. I am also watching my best friend and another good friend reaching all the milestones i should be with them, i just totally lost it when i read she's 36 weeks, that means i'd have been 37. I hope that you and your husband lean on each other for support, you'll both need it. I can't answer the fluid questions, but i just wanted to tell you how sorry i am and if you need to talk to someone, you can message me

[Jackie117]

To all you ladies who have went through this problem I am sorry for youe losses. It's sad to read these stories. I have personally never been through a situation like this but i wanted to send my condolences to all the parents who have lost a little one. You guys will be in my prayers!

[Shawnee78]

My cousin is currently in the hospital. She went into preterm labor at 23 weeks and the DR was able to stop it but she had to stay in the hospital and have a stitch for an incompetent cervix.Around a week 1 1/2 week later her water broke and the baby does not have any fluid around him at all. The DR has kept the baby in for 7 weeks now and has just told us that the lungs are not developed at all she is now 7 months pregnant and the Dr has advised her that they may need to deliver by C-section and the baby has a slim chance of survival. My question is if he knew that amniotic fluid was a major factor in lung development and they never offered the option of amnioinfusion what was the point of having her carry the baby this long just to provide the excuse that the lings "could not develope" without the fluid that he knew she had completely lost at 24 weeks??

[BTS1022]

An amnioinfusion is not possible with a tear or ruptured membranes, as the fluid would just keep seeping out of the amniotic sac.

Second she could demand steroid shots which help develope babies lungs despite the amount of fluid she is carrying.

Third- a baby at 7 months gestation has a very good chance of survival, even with the lack of amniotic fluid. The baby will need to be housed in the NICU for several months to help him breathe and such, but the survival rate is very good.

and last but not least......Id get a second opinion.

[NicuMom]

I lost my fluid at week 16-17 in my pregnancy. The Dr could not see any fluid on any of my ultrasounds after this point.  My son was born by emergency c section at 26 weeks.  My son is still in the Nicu almost 4 months after his birth, but he is doing really well now.  THE DR TOLD US THIS WEEK THAT WE WILL BE ABLE TO TAKE HIM HOME SOON!!  He will probably have to go home on oxygen, but after all he has been through that is not a big deal at all.

It has not been easy.  We were told several times that he would not live and he almost died a couple of times, but he is a strong little boy and is now doing really well.  He also has had to deal with a heart defect that is completely unrelated to having no fluid, but even after all that he is still doing really well.  All the Drs and nurses are amazed at how well my son is doing now.

It is truly a miracle from God that my son is doing so well!  I thank God every day that he has watched over my son.  

[Michelle325]

I am currently 20w5days with no amniotic fluid as well. My doctor said the only way the baby is still alive is from my cord. I had a pap done at 16weeks pregnant and started bleeding the day after and it hasen't stopped since. Im starting to think the pap caused my membranes to rupture. So, have any of you had a pap then the doctor notices no fluid?

[Zanes_Mommy]

I've never had a pap that far along into pregnancy, so I don't understand why your dr would do that.  Are you sure that your water broke?  You would know bc you would have a gush of fluid.  And if the dr did cause this, I'd be suing!  And it would be common to have a little bit of bleeding after a pap, but not continuous.  Why did he give you a pap anyways, were you already having problems? If your water hasn't broke, obviously if you've read the above info, you know that fluid just being gone, can happen.  Its unfortunate, but it happens.  If you haven't read the above info, I suggest you do, bc I've already put alot of stuff up there.  Hope your doing well, hang in there.

[cali1010]

I am 19 weeks with 1/2 centimeter of amniotic fluid, Dr's say I should terminate but just can't. I am so scared but want to do whatever I can to save this baby. I am staying off my feet and drinking tons of water. I am praying for a miracle. They think I ruptured a membrane during my CVS test. Any other suggestions? Dr's are not optimistic but I feel I have to do whatever I can to save this baby.

[cali1010]

I am so sorry to read your story. I am 19 weeks with no fliud and they want me to terminate b/c they are afraid that I will get an infection. They think my membranes were ruptured or that my water broke. Did your water break, then you got an infection or did you get the infection first? Do you have any advice for me, do you think I am crazy for not wanting to terminate? I just want to do all I can, I have come so far. Again I am so sorry for what you are going through.

[Michelle325]

we've actually considered talking to a lawyer about this. Dr. did my pap because the last one i had was 2 years ago. If i knew i had a choice to get it or not i would of said no. It was also hard to tell if my water broke because i had been bleeding for 4weeks, kinda all blended together, but for about 2days i did feel like i was "peeing my pants"

when i told the doctor this he said "well from your story it sounds like your water broke"
we also got a second oppinion from a high risk doctor at a larger hospital, he said the same thing.

[sweetepie89]

im writeing on behalf of a friend 19w 3d pregnant with my 3rd baby i lost a little boy full term 1wk old  in october 2008  due to a heart problem and also have a little girl age 3 so started trying for another baby iv just learned that my baby has no ammniotic fluid and was giving 2 options to termanate the pregnacy or to get scans every wk i cant handle the fact ov losen anoyher child id rather see if my baby can make it than give up on it

[AENJHIELAISHA]

having faith in god,is the most strong words and block all the bad news from the professional DR'S.i lost my son last 2002 of having infection they said the white blood cell is not enought count for my baby to survive.and now 2009 of march i got pregnant again for my 4th pregnancy.i just went last monday and i had an ultrasound they said.they couldnt find the both kidney and dont have fluid at all and im 24weeks and counting.they told me to terminate it.but i refused.i said to my self and to my husband only GOD knows how is that works.but not human who been just made from god.and also i keep my finger cross hoping nothing happens to my baby in the future.but deep in my heart i am so scared of what ever happen for the future.maybe tonite?tomorrow,next day,or next week.only GOD can tell.thats why i always pray for the miracle of my baby to survive if ever the time comes....knowing my DR'S that my baby dont have a chance to survive.but by love of my family and friends.i keep holding on to fight,what i feel now.trying to hold on and make my self occupied if i could.so i hope for thosed woman who have theese story.just pray and dont give up make our selfs stronger also for the baby.GOD BLESS US....

[MissingMyAngel]

im soo sorry for the losses. i lost my first daughter too at 25 weeks what got me to the hospital was less fetal movement but when i got there it was too late and i did not have no amniotic fluid and no leakage and from my researches after 20 weeks gestation the fetus produces the fluid so im guessing my angel had kidney problems. Is soo hard having to go through this of losing a child now im 22 weeks pregnant again getting biweekly ultrasounds soo far everything is good thank god but im really scare. This problem with amniotic fluid is very serious it can lead to stillbirth. Good luck to all the mommies. And god bless us!

[adidasgrrl_21]

My sister is going through what most of you are or know someone that is going through about the same thing. She is a little over 4months pregant. She found out last week that the is no fluid around the baby. She has been bleeding for most of her pregancy. They gave her a week to see what might happen with the baby. The baby's heart rate last week was 167. This week is 147, they wanted to induce labor today but the hospital will not let her. Is there anyone on here that had  amnioinfusion that worked? I want her to wait to see what happens and not induce labor. Is this wrong of me? I believe that she should let nature take its course. Is it really pointless to let this pregancy go to term?  If it is Gods will then it will happen. She told me that it could be Potters Diese.(Don't know if it is spelled right).