Polyhydramnios and GD - what should I ask?

[Andanotherthing123]

Hi, I've got GD (33 weeks) and at my growth scan today it showed the I've got too much fluid around the baby. The sonographer didn't discuss baby's measurements or fluid, but I just noticed it in the comments section. Would imagine she'll leave it for the diabetes midwife to discuss when I see her at 12.30 today.

Have done a google, but can't find what I should ask the MW - anyone with experience who can think of good questions? I know that it's to do with the GD so in that respect I'm not too worried about the other causes. The irony is that everyone keeps telling me how small my bump is!

TIA

I have polyhydramnios but I don't have GD. So I'm not sure if anything I can tell you will help.

The doc should make you aware of how deep the deepest "pool" of water is and the position of your baby. My baby keeps floating in and out of being engaged so it looks like I may need a CS (I'm 38 weeks). I freaked myself out reading up on it all, it really didn't do me any favours. But there are a few things you should be aware of when it comes to your waters going / labour starting.

If your waters break / get broken for you there can be loads of it and you will need loads and loads of pads to wear.

If your waters are broken in hospital you will be prepped for a CS just in case of cord prolapse.

If you're waters go you need to check that the cord hasn't come out with them (Cord prolapse), you'll see it hanging out and if it does you need to lie on the floor with your bum in the air - to relieve pressure on the cord and phone an ambulance.

The last one is very rare but I was happy to know about it just incase. The first doctor I saw was useless and wouldn't give me any info, so I took the advice on here and phones my hospital and spoke to a midwife in Triage who gave me lots of information.

I hope I haven't scared you.

That should say "phoned my hospital".

Thanks for your reply! I'm already booked in for a CS so it sounds like some of the risks are reduced (although if I go into labour before 39 weeks I'll be taking your advice!) The midwife didn't seem interested when I saw her so hopefully that's a good sign not just her being apathetic.

My midwife wasn't fussed either, but I got the fear and began googling. I like to be aware of any risk, it makes me relax as I feel I know how to respond (it's a control thing), so I feel better having all the info.

I've had a few extra scans to monitor the baby but I asssume because of your GD you'll be getting them too. I'm booked in for a CS too but if I go in to labour myself I can have a try at a VB. I think it's pretty rare for major complications from polyhydramnios, so enjoy the rest of your pregnancy!

I believe polyhydramnios with GD is because the GD makes the baby pee more! So, should sort itself once your sugar is under control.