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Analysis of the condition: In the late stage of pregnancy, oligohydramnios can be treated by intravenous infusion and increased fluid intake. Pregnant women who are full-term but not yet in labor and have oligohydramnios can drink 2,000 milliliters of water within 2 hours. Those who have the condition can also receive supplemental oxygen if possible.Guidance: For patients with oligohydramnios, in addition to treating the mother's condition, bed rest and increased fluid intake can help improve maternal blood circulation, indirectly increasing uterine-placental circulation and thus promoting amniotic fluid production. Alternatively, amniotic sac infusion can be used to directly increase the amount of amniotic fluid. However, if an assessment reveals a risk of fetal infection or poor fetal condition, making it unsuitable for the fetus to remain in the uterus, immediate delivery and proper care should be provided.
Under normal circumstances, the amount of amniotic fluid increases with gestational age during the early and middle stages of pregnancy. At 20 weeks of gestation, the volume is approximately 400 milliliters, and it reaches its peak between 36 and 38 weeks, around 1,000 milliliters, before gradually decreasing. During the 28th to 40th weeks of gestation, a maximum amniotic fluid depth (AFV) of ≤2 centimeters on ultrasound indicates oligohydramnios, while ≤28 centimeters indicates severe oligohydramnios. An amniotic fluid index (AFI) of ≤8.0 centimeters is a critical value for diagnosing oligohydramnios, while ≤5.0 centimeters is an absolute value for diagnosis.
Lifestyle care: Maintain a balanced diet and ensure adequate warmth.