Re: Low AFI: Thoughts, experiences?

Absolutely!

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"Kathycarp" <kathycarp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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If they're taking the baby because of low amniotic fluid, they would do a
c-section even if it was cephalic, I believe. And I'm pretty sure they
would not advise turning the baby with a low AFI.

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"Brenda C. Nygren" <bcnygren@xxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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Just my thoughts, but if baby and Mom are not in distress, what's the
rush?

Who is it here whose significant other is a chiropractor? Our son's wife
is a chiropractor, so I called her for this info, because I remembered
her discussing this when she was pregnant. There's a Webster technique
that chiropractors use. They adjust the side of the sacrum that's tight,
then massage the round ligament to relax it and to take the tension off
the baby, and it can cause the baby to flip off of breech in about 24
hours. It works best up to 27 weeks, but can work even later in
pregnancy. You can check the ICPA.org website for certified
chiropractors in your area that work with pregnant women.

Keep us posted Sandi and I hope all goes well for you and your baby.
Brenda

Sandi wrote:
So I went to the perinatologist today and had a biophysical profile
done. Mr. Wiggles is doing well from all of those indicators, the
nonstress tests are quite reactive, and his movement is very good.
However, they say that my fluid level is still at 4.3, and I'm to come
back tomorrow for an appointment and possible admission to the
hospital. Doctor is also talking about delivering him (by C-section,
no less, because he's *** down), as if that's just a done deal and
the best thing to do. I'm only at just over 31 weeks!

I've read quite a bit about it, and it doesn't seem like delivery is
just the automatic choice for low amniotic fluid, particularly when
the baby is otherwise doing very well. Obviously I'm going to be
talking seriously with the doctor about the wisdom of this tomorrow,
but I was wondering if anyone else had experienced this problem and
has any thoughts to throw in.

The nurse at my regular ob/gyn said that "they don't really think
twice at 31 weeks; he'll be fine." I think they SHOULD think twice -
better in than out if he's otherwise doing well. I recognize the risk
of cord compression but I can't imagine that that alone would justify
this.

Can you tell I'm freaking out just a little? -- Sandi






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