Diagnostic Clarity & Intervention
Expert Investigation for Excess Amniotic Fluid.
A diagnosis of Polyhydramnios can cause severe maternal discomfort and anxiety. Dr. Kunda Shahane provides the elite, high-resolution structural mapping required to find the exact cause, along with life-saving therapies to relieve pressure and protect your pregnancy.
Schedule an Investigation ScanFinding the "Why" Behind the Water.
Amniotic fluid is vital for your baby's lung development and acts as a protective cushion. It is maintained by a delicate balance: the baby constantly swallows fluid and excretes it as urine. When there is too much fluid (Polyhydramnios), it means this balance has been disrupted.
Being told your fluid levels are high is frightening, but panic is not the answer; precision is. In many cases, it is mild and resolves on its own. However, severe excess fluid stretches the uterus dangerously, which can lead to maternal breathing difficulties and trigger premature labor. General obstetrics notes the symptom; Fetal Medicine identifies the root cause and provides the solution.
The Hidden Causes We Investigate
Our targeted fetal anomaly scans are designed to rule out or diagnose the specific triggers of Polyhydramnios.
Maternal Diabetes
This is the most common, manageable cause. If a mother's blood sugar is uncontrolled, the baby's blood sugar also rises, causing the baby to produce excessive amounts of urine. We carefully monitor the baby's abdominal growth and coordinate care with your endocrinologist.
Fetal Swallowing Anomalies
If the baby cannot swallow the fluid, it builds up rapidly. Dr. Kunda meticulously examines the baby's Gastrointestinal (GI) tract to check for blockages, such as Esophageal Atresia or Duodenal Atresia. Diagnosing this before birth ensures a pediatric surgeon is on standby the moment your baby is born.
Twin-to-Twin Transfusion Syndrome
In twin pregnancies that share a placenta (MCDA), abnormal blood vessel connections can cause one baby to receive too much blood. This "recipient" twin produces massive amounts of urine, leading to rapid, severe Polyhydramnios. This is a critical emergency requiring immediate fetal intervention.
Cardiac or Neurological Issues
Rarely, severe excess fluid can be a sign that the baby's heart is struggling to pump efficiently (fetal heart failure) or that a neurological condition is preventing the baby from initiating the swallowing reflex. We utilize dedicated Fetal Echocardiography and Neuro-sonography to rule these out entirely.
Treatment & Interventions
If the fluid volume becomes dangerously high, threatening premature labor or causing the mother severe pain and shortness of breath, Dr. Kunda can intervene directly while the baby is still in the womb.
Therapeutic Amniodrainage (Amnioreduction)
Similar to an amniocentesis, Dr. Kunda uses continuous, high-definition ultrasound guidance to safely insert a very fine needle into the amniotic sac. We can safely drain liters of excess fluid in a single session, instantly relieving maternal pain and drastically reducing the risk of your water breaking prematurely.
Medical Management
In certain scenarios, very specific medications can be prescribed to the mother to slightly reduce the baby's urine output, helping to safely stabilize the fluid levels over time without invasive procedures.
Pre-Planned Delivery
If a structural issue (like a GI blockage) is found, Dr. Kunda will coordinate directly with your Obstetrician and a dedicated Neonatal Intensive Care (NICU) team. We ensure that you deliver in the exact right facility so your baby receives immediate, seamless surgical care upon birth.