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 ...

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.

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 ...

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.

To investigate the effect of ω-3 fatty acids on amniotic fluid volume and uterine artery blood flow after 4 weeks of treatment. Amniotic fluid is the fluid that surrounds a developing embryo to supply ...

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 ...

Amniotic fluid is a liquid that surrounds and protects your baby in the womb. When there’s too much amniotic fluid in your womb, though, that condition is called polyhydramnios. It can cause ...

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