Amniotic fluid embolism is a rare but serious condition that happens in pregnant women shortly before, during, or after delivery of a baby. The symptoms of amniotic fluid embolism are often ...

An amniotic fluid index measures the amount of amniotic fluid surrounding the baby. It’s an important way for your doctor to assess your baby’s development and identify potential complications. An ...

What is low amniotic fluid? Low amniotic fluid (oligohydramnios) is a condition in which the level of amniotic fluid measures lower than expected for a baby's gestational age. Under normal ...

Oligohydramnios is a condition during pregnancy when you have too little amniotic fluid around your baby. It occurs in about 4% of to-term pregnancies, but it becomes more common (increasing to around ...

Pregnancy is an amazing journey, but it comes with plenty of doctor visits and tests. Every test has a reason, even if it sometimes feels like too much. One important check is the amniotic fluid. You ...

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