What it is
Extra scans and checks are offered to monitor the baby. Most women with mild polyhydramnios have a healthy pregnancy and baby.
It slightly raises the risk of early labour and some birth complications, so giving birth in hospital is usually advised.
Common signs
- Often no symptoms
- A tummy that grows quickly or is larger than expected
- Tummy discomfort or tightness
- Breathlessness
- Swollen legs
How it is usually diagnosed
- Measuring the bump
- Ultrasound scan to measure the fluid
- Tests for diabetes
Records worth keeping
Keeping these together makes each appointment easier, especially when you see a new doctor:
- Ultrasound reports with fluid measurements
- Glucose tolerance test results
- Antenatal clinic notes
- Birth plan
Questions to ask your doctor
- What might be causing it?
- How often will I have scans?
- Does this change where or how I should give birth?
When to get help right away
Call 112 or go to the nearest emergency department if you have:
- Waters breaking early, regular contractions before 37 weeks, bleeding or reduced baby movements: contact the maternity unit now
This page is general information. It is not a diagnosis and does not replace a doctor who knows your history. Medfold keeps your records organised; it does not interpret them.