OLIGOHYDRAMNIOS

OLIGOHYDRAMNIOS -

• there is a decreased amount of amniotic fluid and fluid becaome concentrated.
• this causes cord compression and fetal distress
  
• due to lack of fluid in the terminal air sacs, the infant may manifest to pulmonary hyperplasia
• cause is unknown
  

PREDISPOSING FACTORS:

• postdate pregnancy
• fetal renal disease
• fetal obstruction

SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS:

• prominent fetal parts are palpated in the abdomen
• small for date

NURSING CARE:

• psychological support to patient and family and allow to discuss about the diagnosis and the outcome