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My wife is now pregnant at week 24 and doctors told her that you have almost no water around the baby. what is the best thing to do?

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Monitor closely: Low fluid is a relative term. In some it can mean a problem in babies ability to swallow the fluid for recycling or produce more of it with healthy kidneys.A high resolution ultrasound can look at babies kidneys & bladder & see if they are normal or the outflow blocked. Delivery at a facility capable of advanced neonatal care might be necessary. For most it just create worry.

Answered 1/29/2013

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Get ultrasound: Lack of amniotic fluid can be a sign of kidney problems. You should have an ultrasound by an experienced person who can look for the kidneys. Without amniotic fluid the lungs will not develop properly.

Answered 8/29/2013

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