Question 1

what does leaking amniotic fluid look like?

Accepted Answer

Thin water type flu: Fluid that will just keep coming out, will not stop, usually thin and clear, can sometimes be greenish if baby had a meconium bm in utero  but if you are concerned u may be leaking please call your OB right now, because if i was your doc i would send u to l&d if there was any concern about leaking af.

Question 2

what is amniotic fluid?

Accepted Answer

Fluid around baby: Amniotic fluid is the fluid that surrounds and protects the baby.  The baby makes the amniotic fluid.  How much fluid you drink, how well the placenta works and how the baby is doing all affect how much fluid there is.  Too much fluid can be concerning as can too little fluid.

Question 3

is amniotic fluid sort of sticky?

Accepted Answer

YES: You have to be careful to determine the origin of the liquid. Amniotic  liquid loss has to be treated asap.

Question 4

what is the purpose of amniotic fluid?

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Lung Development: Amniotic fluid initially is filtered from the mother's blood and passes through the pregnancy's membranes to create a nourishing cushion during the first few weeks of development. Later, it is a byproduct (urine) of the baby's circulation which is taken into the lungs during the baby's practice breaths. The fluid pressure then induces growth and opening of the lung's branches.

Question 5

how can i increase my amniotic fluid.?

Accepted Answer

Oral hydration.: You are not in complete control of your amniotic fluid volume, as this may be mostly reliant on fetal issues. You can and should, however, hydrate yourself vigorously throughout pregnancy and that might help with your amniotic fluid as well.

Question 6

what exactly is amniotic fluid made of?

Accepted Answer

Fetal urine: it is the urine from the fetus

Question 7

at what level is amniotic fluid too low?

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5: The level of amniotc fluid will vary during different stages of your pregnancy.  Anything below the 5th percentile should be closely followed.  Towards the end of pregnancy and amniotic fluid inde of 5 or below is too low.

Question 8

what does an excess of amniotic fluid mean?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Excess amniotic fluid can rarely mean there might be a problem with the baby's genetics or development.

Question 9

what is the normal amount of amniotic fluid?

Accepted Answer

Roughly 800 cc: The amount of amniotic fluid is greatest at about 34 weeks (gestation) into the pregnancy, when it averages 800 mL. About 600 mL of amniotic fluid surrounds the baby at full term (40 weeks gestation). Having said that, amniotic fluid is exchanged between mother and her fetus several times a day.

Question 10

what is th green slime in ny amniotic fluid?

Accepted Answer

Meconium: Meconium is basically a fetal bowel movement.  A fetal bowel movement inside the uterus can occur for no reason but might also signify some intrauterine stress on the baby.

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