Women who acquire amniotic fluid infection during pregnancy are at an increased risk of delivering preterm. The clear-coloured liquid that surrounds the fetus is called amniotic fluid. It cushions and ...

Researchers at the 26th Annual Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine (SMFM) meeting today announced that profiling certain proteins in amniotic fluid is the fastest and most accurate way to detect ...

If you feel like your underwear is wet or you suddenly had a watery discharge, please contact your obstetrician or ...

Polyhydramnios (also called hydramnios) means you have too much amniotic fluid. This usually isn’t a problem, but in some cases polyhydramnios can increase the risk of pregnancy complications. "The ...

Intra-amniotic infection (IAI), or chorioamnionitis, complicates up to 10% of all pregnancies and up to 2% of labors at term. There is a significant risk of complications for the mother and the ...

Sneezing or coughing does not harm the baby in a healthy pregnancy, as the uterus and amniotic fluid protect it. Fever, ...

Amniotic fluid embolism is a rare but serious condition that happens in pregnant women shortly before, during, or after delivery of a baby. The symptoms of amniotic fluid embolism are often ...

An amniotic fluid index measures the amount of amniotic fluid surrounding the baby. It’s an important way for your doctor to assess your baby’s development and identify potential complications. An ...