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Amniotic fluid removal
Amnioreduction is a procedure where excess amniotic fluid is removed by passing a thin needle into the uterus under ultrasound guidance. This procedure can be repeated if needed.
Dr. Jeff Livingston reviewed this
24 year experience in Obstetrics and Gynecology
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What is the normal amount of amniotic fluid?
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Is there any way to increase amniotic fluid if it is low?
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What causes low amniotic fluid levels?
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Is excess amniotic fluid a cause for concern?
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Can you tell me how doctors check your amniotic fluid?
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What symptoms of low amniotic fluid are the most important?
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Is it possible that humans ever go back to breathing amniotic fluid?
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A 32-year old male asked:
What is the definition or description of: Meconium stained amniotic fluid?
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A 18-year old female asked:
Is it possible to have extra amniotic fluid around the baby because of the baby being big?
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A 33-year old female asked:
I'm 28 weeks and was told I have a generous amount of amniotic fluid. Is this common? I read up on it and it was pretty concerning. Help please
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I want to know how it will affect my health and the growth of the baby. Amniotic fluid is adequate, growth of the baby is normal. I am 15 weeks 3 days?
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A 47-year old asked:
How to tell if I am leaking amniotic fluid?
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A 24-year old female asked:
What causes amniotic fluid to leak at 27 week?
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What are the odds of leaking amniotic fluid at 16weeks?
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Excess+amniotic+fluid+at+24+weeks what are the complications
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A 29-year old asked:
What is amniotic fluid embolism?
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What causes amniotic fluid embolism?
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Could human babies breathe in amniotic fluid?
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A 44-year old asked:
What is amniotic fluid?
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A 25-year old female asked:
Is amniotic fluid sort of sticky?
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A 34-year old asked:
What exactly is amniotic fluid made of?
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What does an excess of amniotic fluid mean?
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Is low levels of amniotic fluid a big concern?
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A 32-year old female asked:
Can you check if my amniotic fluid is normal here?
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A 46-year old asked:
What is the name of the procedure that removes amniotic fluid?
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A 48-year old asked:
What do you suggest if I was considered very healthy and had plenty of amniotic fluid. anyone know if this is all normal?
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A 49-year old asked:
Blood debris in amniotic fluid normal?
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What is a fish test on amniotic fluid?
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What does leaking amniotic fluid look like?
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Is 30 CM to high for amniotic fluid at 36 weeks?
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