What causes low amniotic fluid?

Answer by  swim5318 (9)

Some causes could be that you are dehydrated, preeclampsia, or maybe chronic hypoxia. If your pregnancy is extremely late this can cause low amniotic fluid. There could also be a problem with the membrane such as a tear. Placenta could not be providing enough blood/nutrients to the baby.

Answer by  mama86 (245)

There sre a few things that can cause this. There could be a small tear in the membranes that is causing her to lose fluid. Also the fetus could be having kidney problems.

Answer by  G12345 (1808)

There are many benign causes, but one worrisome cuase is renal dysgenesis or strictures of the urinary tract. Amniotic fluid is really the babies pee.

Answer by  G12345 (1808)

It can be genetic defects or it can be a problem with placenta implantation. I would suggest you have an evaluation with an obstetrician.