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Fetal urine is the main source of amniotic fluid in the latter two-thirds of pregnancy
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What is the amniotic fluid and what is its function?
Amniotic fluid is a nourishing fluid found in the amniotic sac of the embryo. Its main function is nourishment of the embryo. Please refer to the related questions for detailed information on Amniotic fluid.
What type of fluid is in the amniotic sac?
Amniotic fluid is a nourishing fluid found in the amniotic sac of the embryo. Its main function is nourishment of the embryo.Please refer to the related links for detailed information on Amniotic fluid.The amniotic fluid is like a sack of fluid that protects the baby while inside the womb
When the baby is inside the womb will the amniotic fluid enters the baby's mouth?
A fetus does have amniotic fluid in the mouth, and the lungs. It enters through the nostrils. There is no air in the womb, the baby is surrounded only by amniotic fluid. The baby, once born, has to cough (or cry) out the amniotic fluid before it can breathe the air.
What color is the amniotic fluid?
The amniotic fluid is clear
What color amniotic fluid is?
The amniotic fluid is clear
What is an amniotic fluid embolism?
An amniotic fluid embolism is a complication of pregnancy characterized by movement of amniotic fluid past the placenta.
Do your water have to break to be in labor?
Amniotic fluid surrounds your baby during pregnancy.
What is the pH of amniotic fluid?
Amniotic fluid has an alkaline pH (7.1 to 7.3)
What is the bag called where the amniotic fluid is kept?
There is only a single bag of amniotic fluid.....unless you have twins.
What information can you get from amniotic fluid?
Amniotic fluid is 98% water and 2% salts and cells from the baby. Low levels of amniotic fluid (oligohydramnios) can cause complications in pregnancy, Oligohydramnios can cause complications. amniotic fluid is made by the mother's body. After month 4, the baby starteto make a contribution to the amniotic fluid by urinating into it.
How does a baby lose amniotic fluid?
Post maturity is the commonest cause by which you loose your amniotic fluid.
What is the medical term meaning scanty amniotic fluid?
Oligohydramnios means scanty amniotic fluid.
