During pregnancy a fetus is bathed in amniotic fluid. Not having enough amniotic fluid is a condition referred to as oligohydramnios. Amniotic fluid is critical. It helps the fetus properly develop.

What is low amniotic fluid? Low amniotic fluid (oligohydramnios) is a condition in which the level of amniotic fluid measures lower than expected for a baby's gestational age. Under normal ...

J Midwifery Womens Health. 2007;52(1):73-76. In the case presented here, the woman had isolated oligohydramnios at 41 weeks' gestation with no other risk indications or risk factors for maternal-fetal ...

Pulmonary hypoplasia is associated with reduced lung function in infancy. The aim of this study was to evaluate the hypothesis that children exposed to oligohydramnios display an increased risk of ...

Hydrocolpos is congenital cystic dilatation of the vagina caused by obstruction of the distal genital tract, with accumulation of fluid and mucus secretions. 1 Hydrocolpos may manifest at birth as a ...

In a previous article you learned how your amniotic fluid acts as a cushion around your baby, protecting it from any bumps to your belly. The watery environment allows your baby to move freely and ...

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 ...

Oligohydramnios is when the amount of amniotic fluid is too low. It is usually diagnosed in the third trimester, particularly when a woman is past her due date. The amniotic sac is a bag of membranes ...

Oligohydramnios may be the result of decreased fetal urine production or excretion, or excessive loss of amniotic fluid. Causes of oligohydramnios include premature preterm rupture of amniotic ...

Adverse perinatal outcomes associated with oligohydramnios are: umbilical cord compression; uteroplacental insufficiency, which is related to fetal growth restriction, pre-eclampsia, and other ...