Introduction
Amnioinfusion is a procedure in which a germ-free (sterile) saline solution is added into the uterus. This may be done for various reasons, including:
To increase the amount of amniotic fluid around the baby when there is not enough (oligohydramnios). Amnioinfusion may be done before an ultrasound test so that the ultrasound pictures provide a better view of the baby. It may also be used to help provide better care for the baby if certain kinds of problems are found with its lungs, kidneys, intestines, or other organs .
To help prevent the umbilical cord from being squeezed (umbilical cord compression) if your health care provider is concerned that you may be having this problem. Doing an amnioinfusion in this situation can:
Help correct fetal heart rates that are too low. …show more content…
Lower the chance of infection of the inner lining of the uterus.
Amnioinfusion is also used to treat conditions such as premature rupture of membranes.
Amnioinfusion can be done in two different ways:
Transabdominal amnioinfusion: This method is most commonly performed when there is low fluid around the baby before labor begins.
Transcervical amnioinfusion: This method is most commonly performed when there is low fluid around the baby during labor or after the bag of water around the baby breaks.
LET YOUR HEALTH CARE PROVIDER KNOW ABOUT:
Any allergies you
Amnioinfusion is a procedure in which a germ-free (sterile) saline solution is added into the uterus. This may be done for various reasons, including:
To increase the amount of amniotic fluid around the baby when there is not enough (oligohydramnios). Amnioinfusion may be done before an ultrasound test so that the ultrasound pictures provide a better view of the baby. It may also be used to help provide better care for the baby if certain kinds of problems are found with its lungs, kidneys, intestines, or other organs .
To help prevent the umbilical cord from being squeezed (umbilical cord compression) if your health care provider is concerned that you may be having this problem. Doing an amnioinfusion in this situation can:
Help correct fetal heart rates that are too low. …show more content…
Lower the chance of infection of the inner lining of the uterus.
Amnioinfusion is also used to treat conditions such as premature rupture of membranes.
Amnioinfusion can be done in two different ways:
Transabdominal amnioinfusion: This method is most commonly performed when there is low fluid around the baby before labor begins.
Transcervical amnioinfusion: This method is most commonly performed when there is low fluid around the baby during labor or after the bag of water around the baby breaks.
LET YOUR HEALTH CARE PROVIDER KNOW ABOUT:
Any allergies you