Silvia Azaña, an embryologist at inviTRA, explains in this video the consequences of having too much amniotic fluid:
When there is an excess of amniotic fluid present during pregnancy, a condition known as polyhydramnios, certain complications may arise, such as: respiratory problems in the mother, premature rupture of the membranes, placental abruption, premature birth, cesarian delivery, and umbilical cord prolapse.
For this reason, in the case of a diagnosis of polyhydramnios, the specialist will conduct a thorough examination of the pregnancy.
Read the full article on: Amniotic fluid abnormalities: causes, symptoms and treatment ( 28).
Silvia Azaña Gutiérrez
B.Sc., M.Sc.
Graduate in Health Biology from the University of Alcalá and specialized in Clinical Genetics from the same university. Master in Assisted Reproduction by the University of Valencia in collaboration with IVI clinics.
License: 3435-CV
