Reversal of oligohydramnios with subtotal immersion: a report of five cases.

Abstract

The purpose was to summarize five cases where subtotal immersion was associated with an increase in the amniotic fluid index. Five women with oligohydramnios, as defined by an amniotic fluid index < 8 cm, who underwent subtotal (shoulder-deep) immersion therapy are described. The mean pretreatment amniotic fluid index was 4.9 +/- 3 cm. After immersion therapy was instituted, the amniotic fluid index increased an average of 6 +/- 2.2 cm. In three subjects whose immersion therapy was discontinued, the amniotic fluid index fell an average of 4.7 cm. Subtotal immersion may help reverse oligohydramnios stemming from uteroplacental insufficiency.