Polyhydramnios

• esophageal atresia
• duodenal atresia
• anencephaly
• hydrops fetalis
• achondroplasia
• Beckwith-Wiedemann syndrome
• diaphragmatic hernia
• hydrops fetalis
• gastroschisis

Note: There may be other causes of polyhydramnios. This list is not all inclusive, and the causes are not presented in order of likelihood. The causes of this symptom can include unlikely diseases and medications. Use the Symptom Analysis option to explore the possible explanations for polyhydramnios, occurring alone or in combination with other problems.

What to Expect:
This condition is discovered at or before delivery and is evaluated during the infant's hospital stay.

Documenting polyhydramnios may include:

• history of this pregnancy
• history of past pregnancies and health of the children delivered
• other family history

After seeing your health care provider:
If a diagnosis was made by your health care provider as the cause of polyhydramnios, you may want to note that diagnosis in your personal medical record.