Amniotic fluid is a clear, slightly yellowish liquid that surrounds the unborn baby (fetus) during pregnancy. Itis contained in the amniotic sac.
While in the womb, the baby floats in the amniotic fluid. The amount of amniotic fluid is greatest at about 34 weeks (
The amniotic fluid constantly moves (circulates) as the baby...
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Polyhydramnios is the presence of excessive amniotic fluid surrounding the unborn infant. Considerations Amniotic fluid is a clear,... Read more »
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Amniotic constriction bands are strands of the fluid-filled sac (amniotic sac) that surrounds a baby in the womb. They may cause a congenital... Read more »
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Placenta abruptio is the separation of the placenta (the organ that nourishes the fetus) from its attachment to the uterus wall before the baby is... Read more »
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A pregnancy ultrasound is an imaging test that uses sound waves to see how a baby is developing in the womb. It is also used to check the female... Read more »
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Rh-induced hemolytic disease of the newbornSymptomsRh incompatibility can cause symptoms ranging from very mild to deadly. In its mildest form, Rh... Read more »