Low amniotic fluid?! Scared :(

[Elouisejayde]

I've just been for my ultrasound, im 13w4d and she noticed that I have low amniotic fluid... im really scared, I dont know what it means.. I've read up about it on the Internet which is just making me even more scared! I'm seeing my doctor in half an hour, but has anyone else had this? What happened? Please hope for the best.

[octomom23]

Praying all is well love... Be string for you and that baby

[ady_f]

i am so sorry you have to go through all of this. I have an acquantince who had low amniotic fluid, wasnt able to really see the baby or the gender, which was at around 12 weeks, they told her that it was possible she wouldnt carry to full term, by 16 weeks they gave her a diagnosis, i dont remember exacrly at this moment what it was they told her but its a condition where usually the baby doesnt survive past the 2nd trimester, she actually carried full term but the baby isnt going to survive... i pray this isnt something anyone would ever have to go through, it wasnt an answer to scare you but just an experience sort of thing. Still i wish you the best, dont stress to much since its bad for the baby, i know its hard not to stress with what youre going through ....prayers your way!

[Elouisejayde]

Update : I went and saw my obstetrician tonight and he said he didnt know what exactly was wrong, just that there were abnormalities that need to be investigated further. He's referring me to a fetal diagnostic unit in the city for further testing. Unfortunately I was made aware that the process to finally get answers will take 4+ weeks :(

[Elouisejayde]

Im so sorry for your loss @merelynnino ~ thanks for your support!
@DADAT47 ~ I am classed as probably morbidly obese - I was 100kg when I fell pregnant ~ was actually on a weight loss journey beforehand, but regardless will finish it after what ever happens. When I had the transvaginal scan, the baby was head down, legs up if you know what I mean, and the last time I went, when they told me about the low amniotic fluid,  he/she was laying in the fetal like position,  curled up in a ball. I'm presuming my doctor will send me back for another scan.. its just really scary not knowing.

[DADAT47]

Do mind if I ask your body type? Thin...obese? I only ask because obesity, especially morbid obesity, can make a scan very difficult. The resolution of the imaging is compromised. I'm thinking at your gestational age a transvaginal scan may be clearer. The legs are formed at your gestational age and should be seen. When I do a scan at about 13 weeks, I am required to document all 4 extremities.

[merelynnino]

I was detected with low amniotic fluid at 13 weeks they could hardly see the baby by 16 weeks my baby was without fluid and had a heartbeat i went to the specialist where i got the blue dye test but i failed and then i was told i had gotten infection in my uterus and they said that in time it could be bad for me that it was best that i induced my labor so by 19 weeks i had to terminate my pregnancy do to infection i had a baby girl who i will forever have in my heart goodluck to u momma always believe in miracles