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A member asked:

I am 34 weeks and 5 days and the amniotic fluid is measuring at 26cm, what does that mean?

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Dr. Dennis Higginbotham answered

Specializes in American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Polyhydramnios: Your amniotic fluid level is a bit high. I would expect that your doctor would be rechecking this at least weekly and if not already done you should be seen by a perinatologist.

Dr Ali agreed

Answered 10/3/2016

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