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Can low amniotic fluids mean the baby will have retardation?

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Dr. Derrick Lonsdale answered

Not necessarily: Too little amniotic fluid might put more stress on the fetus but the outcome may be O.K.

Dr Ali and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 11/27/2017

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I've been diagnosed w/low amniotic fluid & ultrasound shows figure of 3.4cm deepest pocket.Im 31wks pregnant?Is my baby in danger?Pls advise.

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What does it mean if I am 29 weeks pregnant an my sons fetus is on the larger side but his amniotic fluid is to low?

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I had an ultrasound at 31weeks pregnant.Was diagnosed of low amniotic fluid.Figures show deepest pocket is 3.4cm.Is it critical?Is my baby at danger?

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34 weeks pregnant today. Measuring "low amniotic fluid". Baby is measuring 5 pounds, likelihood of complications of delivered now? Induction? C-sec?

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38 weeks woke up this morning and found myself shooting pee straight out of the toilet while sitting. Sign of baby really down low? Labor close? I still have to lean forward to keep pee in the toilet. Pretty sure it's not amniotic fluid.

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