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  2. Amniotic fluid - Wikipedia

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    The amniotic fluid is the protective liquid contained by the amniotic sac of a gravid amniote. This fluid serves as a cushion for the growing fetus, but also serves to facilitate the exchange of nutrients, water, and biochemical products between mother and fetus. For humans, the amniotic fluid is commonly called water or waters (Latin liquor ...

  3. Oligohydramnios - Wikipedia

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    The volume of amniotic fluid typically increases until 36 weeks and starts decreasing after 40 weeks in post-term gestations. [4] For this reason, discrepancies between fundal height measurements and gestational age can be a clinical indication of amniotic fluid abnormality and should be evaluated by ultrasound.

  4. Amniotic sac - Wikipedia

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    Amniotic cavity in human embryo 1.3 mm. long. The amniotic cavity is the closed sac between the embryo and the amnion, containing the amniotic fluid. The amniotic cavity is formed by the fusion of the parts of the amniotic fold, which first makes its appearance at the cephalic extremity and subsequently at the caudal end and sides of the embryo ...

  5. Fetal distress - Wikipedia

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    Several conditions and risk factors can lead to fetal distress or non-reassuring fetal status, [1] including: Low amniotic fluid (oligohydramnios) If there is too little amniotic fluid around the baby in the uterus, the baby can have trouble moving around in the uterus and its growth and temperature can be impacted.

  6. Renal agenesis - Wikipedia

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    This absence of kidneys causes oligohydramnios, a deficiency of amniotic fluid in a pregnancy, which can place extra pressure on the developing baby and cause further malformations. The condition is frequently, but not always the result of a genetic disorder , and is more common in infants born to one or more parents with a malformed or absent ...

  7. Mom Forgets Giving Birth to Triplets After Being Declared ...

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    The 30-year-old had experienced an amniotic fluid embolism, which according to the Mayo Clinic, is “a rare condition that happens when the fluid that surrounds the baby during pregnancy, called ...

  8. Newborn Allegedly Dies After Mother's Induction Is Delayed ...

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    "Amniotic fluid is a protective barrier, and without it, the fetus is at risk for infection and other medical conditions.” Irwin Mitchell/SWNS Adyn Humphries and Chelsea Wootton with their daughter.

  9. Newborn babies at a Virginia hospital have been suffering ...

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    At one point, he said, they were not sure Micah would survive due to his health issues, including low amniotic fluid before he was born. But Noah appeared to be thriving, and the family was hopeful.