Polyhydramnios
Conditions
Brief summary
To evaluate the effect of a diet that is suited for gestational diabetes mellitus on amniotic fluid index in women with idiopathic polyhydramnios.
Interventions
Diet that consists of complex carbohydrates, and a regimen that includes 6 meals per day, as tailored gor gestational diabetes.
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* Pregnant women between 24-37 pregnancy weeks, singleton pregnancy, diagnosed with AFI at 95% or more by gestational age * Express their consent to participate in the study and try to make the recommended dietary change for at least two consecutive weeks from the moment the guidelines are given. * Without a medical indication for an immediate delivery
Exclusion criteria
* Medical recommendation for delivery within two weeks of diagnosis * Condition of non-idiopathic amniotic fluid: gestational or pre-gestational diabetes, fetal malformation, proof of fetal infection * Premature rupture or membranes * Twins pregnancy
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Amniotic fluid index (AFI) after 2 weeks | Assess AFI two weeks after diet initiation | AFI as measured in ultrasound |