What is the reason for poor amniotic fluid

Everyone knows that the place where the fetus develops after pregnancy is the uterus, which is filled with a large amount of amniotic fluid to protect the development and growth of the fetus. Generally speaking, the composition of amniotic fluid is relatively simple, but as the metabolism of the fetus accelerates, the quality of amniotic fluid will decrease. In severe cases, there will be problems with the quality of amniotic fluid, which will endanger the development of the fetus. Let’s take a look at the reasons for poor amniotic fluid.

A certain volume of amniotic fluid can provide the fetus with a relatively large space for activities, allowing the fetus to perform various activities in the uterus and helping its development. Amniotic fluid can also provide a constant temperature environment for the development of the fetus, allowing the fetal metabolism to function normally. In addition, amniotic fluid is beneficial to the balance of fetal body fluids, and can also balance external pressure and reduce the impact of external violence on the fetus. Therefore, the quality of amniotic fluid is directly related to the healthy development of the fetus. If pregnant women have these 3 habits, the quality of amniotic fluid will deteriorate and the development of the fetus will be affected, so more attention should be paid.

1. Pregnant women do not replenish enough water: The source of amniotic fluid for the fetus is different at different stages. As the gestational age increases, the sources of amniotic fluid mainly include embryonic plasma, fetal urine, gastrointestinal tract, respiratory system, etc. In addition to these, the water supplemented by pregnant women will also affect the amount of amniotic fluid. If there is insufficient amniotic fluid, the fetus's respiratory system, especially the heart and lung functions, will be affected. Therefore, pregnant women should pay attention to replenishing adequate water, and should not stop drinking water in order to alleviate the symptoms of frequent urination.

2. Unreasonable diet for pregnant women: In fact, one of the most talked about issues during pregnancy is diet. After all, all the nutrients needed for fetal development come from pregnant women. The taste of many pregnant women changes after pregnancy. They cannot eat certain foods and gradually develop picky eating habits. In this way, pregnant women will eat monotonous meals and absorb incomplete nutrients, which will inevitably affect the development of the fetus. Moreover, the picky eating habits of pregnant women will be passed on to their children, and the children will also have picky eating habits after they are born.

3. Ignoring pregnancy complications: For some pregnant women, pregnancy complications are likely to occur after pregnancy, such as gestational diabetes, pregnancy-induced hypertension, etc. If a pregnant woman has gestational diabetes, she may experience polyuria. If a pregnant woman has high blood sugar, it will pass through the placenta to the fetus, and the fetus will also be in a state of high blood sugar. The fetus will also excrete more urine, which can easily lead to polyhydramnios.