On Call Online pregnancy questions More recent pregnancy questions These answers are not meant to replace the personal care or advice of your physician. Please consult with your physician regarding your medical care. Your browser may allow you to search this web page for a keyword or phrase by using the find command. I am six months pregnant. A test revealed that I have very little amniotic fluid.
Amniotic fluid surrounds the fetus in the uterus and protects it from injury.
An abnormal amount of amniotic fluid may indicate or cause certain birth defects. Too little amniotic fluid can interfere with normal development of the lungs and limbs or may indicate a kidney abnormality that is slowing urine production. At this point there are no medications that can increase amniotic fluid, however you need to increase your water intake significantly because your body can produce more amniotic fluid. Bedrest may be beneficial in helping to pool the fluid you do have around the baby. You do not mention if you are leaking fluid.