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About amniotic fluid level
Hello doctors.. I am Roopa. 32 years old. I am 28 weeks 3 days pregnent now. I did dopler scan today. Everything is normal but amniotic fluid level is 20cm. Is this too high. What to do please suggest me. Doctor told avoid sweets and rice.
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Do a blood sugar levels once
If Anamoly scan is normal nothing to worry
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Amniotic fluid 20 is borderline high .
You should do the investigations
Are you diabetic and please tell me when did you check your blood sugar level ?
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daily monitoring of movement of baby
regular monitoring of blood sugar and dopler ultrasound
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Dr. Srisha Charuku
Gynecologist/Obstetrician
13 yrs exp
Hyderabad
s ur afi is high h need to get ur sugar test done ..
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Dr. Pratibha P S
Gynecologist
10 yrs exp
Bangalore
get sugars checked
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Dr. Vijaya Gupta
Gynecologist
22 yrs exp
Chandigarh
Yes it is raised
Get ur sugar levels checked
You need to avoid sweets only if the sugar levels are raised not otherwise
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Dr. Parru Singh
Gynecologist/Obstetrician
8 yrs exp
Lucknow
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Dr. Neha Vashisth
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12 yrs exp
Jaipur
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Dr. Shruti Dahiya
Gynecologist
5 yrs exp
Delhi
Hello Roopa, it is reassuring to hear that your Doppler scan was normal. At 28 weeks and 3 days, an Amniotic Fluid Index (AFI) of 20 cm is considered at the high end of the normal range, often referred to as borderline polyhydramnios.
Understanding Your AFI Levels
Amniotic fluid levels are measured to ensure the baby has enough room to grow and that the placenta is functioning well.
Normal Range: Generally, an AFI between 5 cm and 25 cm is considered within the normal range during the third trimester.
Your Level: At 20 cm, while higher than average, it is not typically categorized as "severe" polyhydramnios.
Why the Dietary Advice?
Your doctor's recommendation to avoid sweets and rice is likely a preventive measure. High amniotic fluid can sometimes be linked to high maternal blood sugar levels (Gestational Diabetes), even if your tests haven't shown it yet.
Sweets and Rice: These are high-glycemic foods that can spike blood sugar, potentially causing the baby to produce more urine, which increases amniotic fluid.
Management: Reducing these helps stabilize your sugar levels and can help prevent the fluid from increasing further.
Next Steps
Follow the Diet: Stick to the low-sugar, controlled-carbohydrate diet as advised by your doctor.
Glucose Monitoring: Ensure you have completed a GTT (Glucose Tolerance Test) recently to rule out gestational diabetes.
Regular Follow-ups: You will likely need serial scans every 2–4 weeks to monitor the fluid trend and the baby's growth.
Word of Caution: If you notice sudden abdominal tightening, difficulty breathing, or a rapid increase in your belly size, contact your doctor immediately.
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Dr. Pushpa Gour
Gynecologist
32 yrs exp
Bhopal
Are you diabetic
Consult please.
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Dr. Nidhi Gokani
Gynecologist
9 yrs exp
Mumbai
Hi Roopa….it is considered as borderline high…
So I would want to know when have you got your sugars checked last
If not done in 2-3 weeks then pls do check your sugars….
Secondly regular monitoring of the levels and baby movement monitoring is needed
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