how do you know if your fluid is low in pregnancy?
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Symptoms of low amniotic fluid when you're pregnant You're not gaining enough pregnancy weight. Your baby's heart rate suddenly drops. You have a decreased amount of amniotic fluid, which is detected via ultrasound.
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You may notice a 'gush' of fluid or you may feel damp. The fluid (known as amniotic fluid) is a clear or pinkish colour. Sometimes the fluid may be a green-brown colour or slightly blood-stained. The amount of fluid you lose may vary from a trickle to a gush.
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When you're pregnant, your body releases a hormone called human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG). A low or slow-rising hCG level can be a sign of an ectopic pregnancy, but looking at hCG levels alone is not usually enough for a doctor to make the diagnosis.
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Swelling is caused by your body holding more water than usual when you're pregnant. Throughout the day the extra water tends to gather in the lowest parts of the body, especially if the weather is hot or you have been standing a lot. The pressure of your growing womb can also affect the blood flow in your legs.
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['Early signs of pregnancy. ... ', 'Feeling sick during pregnancy. ... ', 'Feeling tired is common in pregnancy. ... ', 'Sore breasts in early pregnancy. ... ', 'Peeing more often suggests pregnancy. ... ', 'Strange tastes, smells and cravings. ... ', "If you're worried about symptoms.", 'If your pregnancy test is negative.']
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['Heavy bleeding. Light bleeding and spotting can be normal early in pregnancy. ... ', 'Severe cramping. ... ', 'An abnormal ultrasound. ... ', 'Lower hCG levels.']
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Low blood pressure during pregnancy is normal. The condition usually isn't something to be concerned about unless you have symptoms. If you do experience bothersome symptoms of low blood pressure, let your doctor know.
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['Slight bleeding. One study shows as many as 25% of pregnant women experience slight bleeding or spotting that is lighter in color than normal menstrual blood. ... ', 'Tender, swollen breasts or nipples. ... ', 'Fatigue. ... ', 'Headaches. ... ', 'Nausea and/or vomiting. ... ', 'Food cravings or aversions. ... ', 'Mood swings. ... ', 'Frequent urination.']
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Sometimes low hCG levels can indicate that you have had or will have a miscarriage. If the pregnancy fails to develop a placenta, then the levels may be normal initially but fail to rise. Common signs that you are experiencing a miscarriage are: vaginal bleeding.
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For a lot of people, the first sign of pregnancy is a missed period. Most pregnancy tests will be positive by the time you've missed your period. Other early pregnancy symptoms include feeling tired, feeling bloated, peeing more than usual, mood swings, nausea, and tender or swollen breasts.
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['Missed period. Often the first tipoff of pregnancy is a missed period. ... ', 'Bleeding/spotting. ... ', 'Breast tenderness. ... ', 'Fatigue. ... ', 'Morning sickness. ... ', 'Bloating. ... ', 'Mood changes. ... ', 'Changes in urination and bowel movements.']
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Having low amniotic fluid (the medical term for this condition is oligohydramnios), indicates the amount of fluid measures lower than expected for your baby's gestational age.
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If the line is faint, it usually means that the hCG level is low. One reason why hCG levels may be low could be because you're still very early into your pregnancy.
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['measure your height and weight, and work out your body mass index (BMI)', 'measure your blood pressure and test your urine for signs of pre-eclampsia (a condition that affects some pregnant women)']
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When you're pregnant, you may feel like everything leaks: Your bladder becomes fuller faster, and you may leak urine. Your vaginal tissues also may produce extra fluid to help your baby pass more easily. So it can be difficult to determine if fluid is urine, amniotic fluid, or vaginal fluid.
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If you have any of these signs or symptoms before 37 weeks of pregnancy, you may be having preterm labor: Change in your vaginal discharge (watery, mucus or bloody) or more vaginal discharge than usual. Pressure in your pelvis or lower belly, like your baby is pushing down. Constant low, dull backache.
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A low or slow-rising hCG level can be a sign of an ectopic pregnancy, but looking at hCG levels alone is not usually enough for a doctor to make the diagnosis. While a slow-rising or low hCG level can indicate an ectopic pregnancy, it does not mean that you are definitely experiencing one.