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Oligohydramnios

Oligohydramnios is a condition in pregnancy characterised by a deficiency in amniotic fluid.

The use of oligohydramnios as a predictor of gestational complications is controversial.^[1]^[2]

References

^ Johnson JM, Chauhan SP, Ennen CS, Niederhauser A, Magann EF (2007). "A comparison of 3 criteria of oligohydramnios in identifying peripartum complications: a secondary analysis". Am. J. Obstet. Gynecol. 197 (2): 207.e1–7; discussion 207.e7–8. doi:10.1016/j.ajog.2007.04.048. PMID 17689653.
^ Elsandabesee D, Majumdar S, Sinha S (2007). "Obstetricians' attitudes towards 'isolated' oligohydramnios at term". Journal of obstetrics and gynaecology : the journal of the Institute of Obstetrics and Gynaecology 27 (6): 574–6. doi:10.1080/01443610701469669. PMID 17896253.

v • d • e Pathology of pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium (O, 630-676)
Pregnancy with abortive outcome	Ectopic pregnancy - Hydatidiform mole - Miscarriage
Oedema, proteinuria and hypertensive disorders	Pregnancy-induced hypertension - Pre-eclampsia - Eclampsia - Gestational diabetes
Other, predominantly related to pregnancy	Hyperemesis gravidarum - Gestational pemphigoid
Maternal care related to the fetus and amniotic cavity and possible delivery problems	Polyhydramnios - Oligohydramnios - Chorioamnionitis - Premature rupture of membranes - Amniotic band syndrome - Placenta praevia - Braxton Hicks contractions - Antepartum haemorrhage - Placental abruption
Complications of labour and delivery	Premature birth - Postmature birth - Dystocia (Shoulder dystocia) - Fetal distress - Vasa praevia - Uterine rupture - hemorrhage - Placenta accreta - Umbilical cord prolapse
Complications predominantly related to the puerperium	Puerperal fever - obstetric embolism (Air, Amniotic fluid, Fat) - Galactorrhea
Other	Maternal death