When there is an excess of amniotic fluid in pregnancy, known as polyhydramnios, some complications may appear such as:
- Difficulty breathing in the mother.
- Premature rupture of membranes.
- Placental abruption.
- Premature delivery.
- Cesarean delivery.
- Prolapse of the umbilical cord.
For this reason, in the case of a diagnosis of polyhydramnios, the specialist will carry out an exhaustive control of the pregnancy.
Read the full article on: Amniotic fluid abnormalities: causes, symptoms and treatment ( 28).
Silvia Azaña Gutiérrez
B.Sc., M.Sc.
Graduate in Health Biology from the University of Alcalá and specialized in Clinical Genetics from the same university. Master in Assisted Reproduction by the University of Valencia in collaboration with IVI clinics.
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