OBJECTIVE: To determine if an amniotic fluid index (AFI) r5.0 cm within 7 days of delivery in the third trimester is associated with decreasing umbilicalarterial pH and base excess. CONCLUSION: An AFI ...

Women often undergo early Caesareans or induced labor following detection of decreased amniotic fluid volume, because this is seen as a sign of fetal distress. While no gold standard exists for ...

There are a lot of things that a woman has to take care of during pregnancy. The doctor lets you know about any risks beforehand in most of the cases. The most important part is to keep the baby ...

There are various parameters that determine the health of the baby and the mother during pregnancy, including the weight, heart rate and head circumference of the baby, weight gain of the mother, etc.

Ultrasound is a very important process throughout pregnancy. According to doctors, ultrasonography imaging plays a crucial role in prenatal management by providing clinicians with a 'non-invasive, ...

Idiopathic polyhydramnios, defined as an abnormal surplus of amniotic fluid without an identifiable cause, remains a significant obstetric challenge. This condition, frequently diagnosed during the ...

When I was pregnant with my first child, I didn’t pop. I exploded. At 26 weeks, a well-meaning stranger asked if I had passed my due date. Passed my due date? I hadn’t even entered my third trimester.

Amniotic fluid surrounds your baby throughout pregnancy, protecting and supporting their growth. Its levels naturally change ...

Maternal risk factors identified for ADHD Why does low amniotic fluid occur so late in pregnancy despite regular prenatal visits and good prenatal care? As a women’s health nurse practitioner in a ...