Idiopathic polyhydramnios, defined as an abnormal surplus of amniotic fluid without an identifiable cause, remains a significant obstetric challenge. This condition, frequently diagnosed during the ...

Amniotic fluid is an essential part of a healthy pregnancy. Too much or too little amniotic fluid may cause complications and will need close monitoring until delivery. Have you ever heard somebody ...

Pregnancy is an amazing journey, but it comes with plenty of doctor visits and tests. Every test has a reason, even if it sometimes feels like too much. One important check is the amniotic fluid. You ...

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 ...

Meconium is a thick substance that lines a baby’s intestines in the womb. A baby usually passes meconium after birth, but if they pass it early, the amniotic fluid may become meconium-stained.

In addition, recent studies on the effect of amniotic fluid on the blood-clotting mechanism 1 have suggested that amniotic fluid entering the maternal circulation in amounts insufficient to cause an ...

Amniotic band syndrome (ABS), also known as congenital constriction ring or constriction band syndrome is a rare condition comprising several different abnormalities. Ultrasound of human fetus. Image ...

Amniotic fluid fills the amniotic sac, which is a bag inside a woman’s uterus (womb) where an unborn baby will develop. The amniotic sac provides protection and a constant temperature for the baby to ...