Can Hydrops Go Away
The Outlook for Hydrops Fetalis Depends on the Underlying Condition, but Even with Treatment, the Survival Rate for the Baby Is Low. Only About 20 Percent of...
The outlook for hydrops fetalis depends on the underlying condition, but even with treatment, the survival rate for the baby is low. Only about 20 percent of babies diagnosed with hydrops fetalis before birth will survive to delivery, and of those babies, only half will survive after delivery.
What causes hydrops in pregnancy?
Immune hydrops is caused by an incompatibility of red blood cells between the mother and her unborn baby. That incompatibility leads to the destruction of a large number of the baby’s red blood cells (also known as hemolytic disease).
How early can fetal hydrops be detected?
Hydrops due to chromosomal abnormalities is usually detected during early pregnancy, whereas cardiac causes are detected in the second or third trimester. Hence, a detailed prenatal workup should be done in suspected cases.
Elena Rostova holds a Master's degree in Public Health Journalism. She covers groundbreaking medical research, holistic wellness trends, mental health awareness, and nutritional science.
