07/02/2025
Let’s play a guessing game..
Quadruplets or Quintuplets?
Neither… The mother of four went for a scan at 24 weeks due to concerns over her unborn baby’s reduced movements. At this time she had no idea what an intense ordeal she was about to go through. She was told that excess amniotic fluid, a liquid which surrounds the foetus and aids its growth, had built up in her uterus.
Lauren Draper grew a ginormous baby bump during her fourth pregnancy due to polyhydramnios.
Polyhydramnios is a condition where excess amniotic acid collects in the uterus causing a woman’s bump to grow larger than expected. It affects about 1% of pregnancies and can range from mild to severe. Mild cases often have few or no symptoms and may resolve on their own. Severe cases can cause shortness of breath and preterm labor. Polyhydramnios can be isolated, or it can be caused by other conditions like diabetes, fetal malformations, or genetic abnormalities.
In Lauren’s case the fluid built up to an excessive amount due to her baby not swallowing it, which is a vital part of the baby’s development.
Doctors didn’t identified the problem until around 24 weeks. She was being closely monitored as the fluid continued to build.
At 29 weeks she started to notice just how huge her bump was becoming and began to struggle with everyday activities such as walking or rolling over in bed.
Shortly after Lauren was admitted to hospital at 31 weeks pregnant over fears that she was at risk of cord prolapse.
In the end, she had a beautiful baby girl weighing 6 lbs ✨🤗
It is always important to make sure you have the right healthcare provider during pregnancy. If you are thinking about extending your family or if you are pregnant, don’t forget to call your number one health provider -Gifted Hands Midwifery-😊☀️✨
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