SynthesisThe Cochrane database of systematic reviews2002
Maternal hydration for increasing amniotic fluid volume in oligohydramnios and normal amniotic fluid volume.
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- Interventions for helping to turn term breech babies to head first presentation when using external cephalic version.The Cochrane database of systematic reviews · 2015Pooled it
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- Reducing stillbirths: screening and monitoring during pregnancy and labour.BMC pregnancy and childbirth · 2009Pooled it
- Maternal hydration for increasing amniotic fluid volume in oligohydramnios and normal amniotic fluid volume.The Cochrane database of systematic reviews · 2000Pooled it
- A randomized controlled study of the efficacy of 4 weeks of supplementation with ω-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids in cases of unexplained oligohydramnios.Journal of perinatology : official journal of the California Perinatal Association · 2016Trial
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- Climate change, evolution, and reproductive health: The impact of water insecurity and heat stress on pregnancy and lactation.Evolution, medicine, and public health · 2025Review
- Every sip counts: Understanding hydration behaviors and user-acceptability of digital tools to promote adequate intake during early and late pregnancy.PLOS digital health · 2024Article
- Does the Summer Season Affect the Amniotic Fluid Volume during Pregnancy?International journal of environmental research and public health · 2021Article
- Management of isolated oligohydramnios in Korea: a questionnaire-based study of clinical practice patterns among the members of the Korean Society of Maternal Fetal Medicine.Obstetrics & gynecology science · 2020Article
- Association between total water intake and dietary intake of pregnant and breastfeeding women in China: a cross-sectional survey.BMC pregnancy and childbirth · 2019Article
- Relationships between hydration biomarkers and total fluid intake in pregnant and lactating women.European journal of nutrition · 2017Article
- Relationship of amniotic fluid index (AFI) in third trimester with fetal weight and gender in a southeast Nigerian population.Acta radiologica open · 2016Article
- Amniotic fluid volume changes in response to frusemide induced maternal fluid shifts.Journal of pharmacology & pharmacotherapeutics · 2014Article
- Amniotic fluid as a vital sign for fetal wellbeing.Australasian journal of ultrasound in medicine · 2013Review
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Abstract
backgroundOligohydramnios (reduced amniotic fluid) may be responsible for malpresentation problems, umbilical cord compression, concentration of meconium in the liquor, and difficult or failed external cephalic version. Simple maternal hydration has been suggested as a way of increasing amniotic fluid volume in order to reduce some of these problems.
objectivesThe objective of this review was to assess the effects of maternal hydration on amniotic fluid volume and measures of pregnancy outcome. SEARCH STRATEGY: The Cochrane Pregnancy and Childbirth Group trials register and the Cochrane Controlled Trials Register were searched. Date of last search: September 2001. SELECTION CRITERIA: Randomised trials comparing maternal hydration with no hydration in pregnant women with reduced or normal amniotic fluid volume. DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS: Eligibility and trial quality were assessed by both reviewers. MAIN
resultsTwo studies of 77 women were included. The women were asked to drink two litres of water before having a repeat ultrasound examination. Maternal hydration in women with and without oligohydramnios was associated with an increase in amniotic volume (weighted mean difference for women with oligohydramnios 2.01, 95% confidence interval 1.43 to 2.56; and weighted mean difference for women with normal amniotic fluid volume 4.5, 95% confidence interval 2.92 to 6.08). Intravenous hypotonic hydration in women with oligohydramnios was associated with an increase in amniotic fluid volume (weighted mean difference 2.3, 95% confidence interval 1.36 to 3.24). Isotonic intravenous hydration had no measurable effect. No clinically important outcomes were assessed in any of the trials. REVIEWER'S
conclusionsSimple maternal hydration appears to increase amniotic fluid volume and may be beneficial in the management of oligohydramnios and prevention of oligohydramnios during labour or prior to external cephalic version. Controlled trials are needed to assess the clinical benefits and possible risks of maternal hydration for specific clinical purposes.
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