23 weeks & baby's kidneys failing - what does it mean?

[TigerFeet]

My friend has been told she has little/no amniotic fluid around her baby and it looks as if it is due to kidney failure. She's being induced next week. What's the likely prognosis (not good I suspect) and what can she expect to happen. It's her first pg and she's 39....so sad. What can I do...Any medics out there or anyone with experience of this, your advice is gratefully received.

no experience or anything to add, just want to wish your pal luck.

Cikey Tiger crikey what a desperate situation for her to be in.
If its nay help my friends dd arrived early at 24 weeks, placenta preavia ruptured and it was desperate fight to save both of them
Her dd was not expected to live nor was my friend.
By some magical miracle and survival instinct, they both made it and although her dd has a few special needs (she is 7 school aged about 5.5) she is a gorgeous child and very sweet and otherwise healthy
Hopefully with the docs all being aware and full help being there as she gives birth, her baby will have the best possible chance.
Hugs and I hope beyond hope there is happy ending to this for your friend.

Some babies born this early make it really well.
This happened to my friend at 23 weeks. (I don't know about the kidney thing but they induced my friend because she had no fluid) Her son was born with CP and will probably be in a wheelchair all his life. He's a lovely bright boy though and my friend copes very well.

I have no experience of the kidney thing though.

Your poor friend though. What a lot to take on board. It's good she has you there for her.

BLISS

Tommys

kidney information

contact a family

I really hope you can get some help from one of these sources for your friend.

X

Thank you for all your advice and I'll let you know how she gets on - in many ways my concerns are more for her after the event. She has no idea what to expect, has never gone through childbirth, let alone a situation like this. I have 2 children of my own but I can only get so far ie. remembering the anxiety of wondering if everything was ok, and then I can only begin to imagine what she's going to have to go through over the next few weeks, months and years.

I had a friend who had twins at 24 weeks after being in a car crash. They were in special care for a long time and were always small but when I met them (age 5) they seemed just perfect!
Will be thinking of your friend.

My friend was induced yesterday and gave birth early this morning but sadly the baby didn't survive the delivery. Now trying to work out what to say in a card - I've been on the miscarriage/bereavement thread and read some of the postings there - most helpful.

Oh no, your poor friend that is so desparately sad.

x

How awful for everyone.

Dont know what to say really.

Am so sorry.

I am really sorry TigerFeet.
I have a friend who lost a baby at 21 weeks in similar circumstances.
Your friend is lucky to have you thinking of her and looking out for her, and if the hospital have not already done so, you could let her know that SANDS can provide help and support now or any time in the future.

Thats really sad news..hope she is doing okay

don't know if it's much consolation but my aunt had her twins at 23 weeks, one didn't survive, but the other did and is now a boisterous and healthy toddler.

There were concerns about my amniotic fluid levels at 20 ish weeks and the consultant discussed topping them up . I have no idea what he meant or how this happens as I was almost delirious with low blood presure, and then things quickly returned to normal.

Has your friend been offered this? or is it a situation whre it will be ongoing so top ups won't help?

what a horrible experience

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