Large baby, high amniotic fluid, no gestational diabetes

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Went in for a scan at 24+5. Baby was measuring big at >95th percentile and amniotic fluid was slightly increased..deepest pocket was 8.1cm but total still under 25cm. Sonographer didn't seem worried said big baby = more fluid and did mention it can also sonetimes be gestational diabetes.
I then had another scan at 25+2, by this stage the deepest amniotic pocket was 10.1cm and another 8.84cm.
The midwives or drs don't seem very concerned, they mentioned the diabetes test again which I had done a few days later and was clear.
I'm hoping the high amniotic fluid is just due to big baby so higher fluid output but then I want googling (rookie mistake) and it's talking about all the horrible reasons for high amniotic fluid, that its only 1-2% of pregnancies and I can't help but feel worried since that there could be something wrong with the baby.
All scans have been normal (aside from the large for gestational age and increased fluid).
I will be seeing the midwives in a week but in the meantime would love to hear anyone with similar experiences and that everything was OK with baby.

I was diagnosed with polyhydramnios at 38 wks with my 1st. Can’t remember what the deepest pocket was, but it was only a little bit over 'normal'. GTT found no GD (apparently I tolerate glucose very well 😅). Because of the polyhydramnios I was induced at 39+1 as they tend to be a little bit risk averse about you going into labour at home because of the risk that the cord gets trapped, but if I’d insisted on not being induced I think they’d have let me be. All was perfect with baby. If the medics aren’t worried then I’d try not to worry either, there’s nothing you can do.

I was diagnosed with polhydramnios at about 35 weeks. Also clear of GD. My Dr's and Midwives did go to the awful things unfortunately, talking about some sort of blockage and the baby not swallowing enough amniotic fluid etc. They also panicked me about my waters breaking early as it wasnt my first baby, the chances of that happening were greater. Anyway, I had a section at 39 weeks because he was also breech and I have a history of very large babies. The one before was 10lb 6oz. And I remember my waters going all over the registrars shoes 😂there was indeed sooo much of it! The baby was completely normal and healthy. He's 7 and has no digestive issues or anything that they might have suggested.

Thanks so much for your responses. I'm also slightly nervous about the fact the increases have been seen at 24/25 weeks and really hope they don't continue to increase. It's really reassuring to hear positive outcomes from others though.
@HelenaofTroy I can only imagine the stress you must've felt with being told all the worst case scenarios. Were they able to rule out a lot of those possibilities through scans etc?
I'm going to ask questions at my next app, hoping for reassurance 🙏 With baby measuring so big I'm just hoping he's producing more fluid.

I had my waters broken by Dr during induction with my DC1 and had excess amniotic fluid - ended up with cord prolapse and was traumatic (cord prolapse can be risk factor but will never know for sure, not saying this to worry you as it's so rare, just sharing my experience!). No GestDiabetes and DC had no problems with swallow or anything.

I'm 36 weeks now with DC2 and have excess fluid again - no GestDiabetes. Consultant has told me that some people just have more fluid and there's no known cause in about 50% of cases!

Hard as it seems I'd try not to worry! X

It was actually really stressful and unpleasant. I wish I'd had a better experience with my antenatal care to be honest. I mean it was factual but blunt.
They gave me extra scans but were unable to see the baby swallowing and then passing the amniotic fluid on any of them. So I'd have to have another scan, then another. This was before 35 weeks when they officially gave the diagnosis of polyhydramnios with no clear idea why it was happening. They also couldn't get a clear view of his oesophagus on a scan so couldn't diagnose a blockage, just hinted this might be the case. They intubated him and fed a tube down to his stomach at birth to make sure everything was clear, which it was.
He was 10lb at 39 weeks so I wonder if its the case that larger babies can produce more fluid. Never was told why.

Forgot to add DC1 was 7lbs 11oz so not big and current baby not measuring big...!

@Pigsinblankets13 thank you, it's really reassuring to know DC1 was OK despite the increase in fluid. At what point in your pregnancy were you diagnosed? I know amniotic fluid generally tends to increase up until around 36 weeks so a bit apprehensive as to how high mine will get. I don't mind having to have an induction or c section as long as baby is safe and healthy. Sorry to hear your experience with cord prolapse, I've no doubt it was traumatic and is a worry again but pg will not be an issue for you.
How is everything else looking with DC2? xx

@HelenaofTroy I'm so sorry you went through all that, I'm so glad to hear that your little one was OK. I had one sonographer who was really nice and said big babies have bigger kidneys and therefore produce more fluid which is my hope. Google is the worst though talking about all sorts of physical or neurological possibilities so these real life experiences where all worked out are very welcome x

Thank you. It was a long time ago now.

I'm sure you're finding it all just as stressful as I did and just want to encourage you to really advocate for yourself, getting information and empathy from your care providers.
Make some notes and ask those questions that are making you feel worried from Google. And be kind to yourself. I'm ssure your little one is going to be perfect

@HelenaofTroy Thank you, I'm definitely going to make a list of questions and get more answers hopefully. I'm hoping as in all your cases that everything will be just fine.