Leaking amniotic fluid can be a sign of labor, but it might indicate other health issues. It's crucial for pregnant individuals to recognize amniotic fluid, which is typically clear and odorless. If ...

Scientists have created miniorgans from cells floating in the fluid that surrounds a fetus in the womb – an advance they believe could open up new areas of prenatal medicine. Miniorgans, or “ ...

When Suzy Mack was told while just 17 weeks pregnant that her baby had no amniotic fluid because of a preterm premature rupture of membranes, doctors offered two options: inducing labor and ...

In the last decade or so, organoids have taken the scientific world by storm. From mini-brains to hearts and even boobs, these miniature, simplified versions of human body parts are expanding our ...

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DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I am 32 weeks pregnant and have been diagnosed with polyhydramnios (too much amniotic fluid). My doctor doesn’t seem overly concerned and has ruled out the most serious causes, but I ...

I was in my 36th week of pregnancy when my water broke, leaking amniotic fluid all over my couch and floor. I didn't know it at the time, but I was experiencing PPROM: preterm premature rupture of ...

When Emily Boazman gave birth to her third child, she thought she was just having a big baby. Then, she started losing "buckets" of amniotic fluid. The influencer and mom went viral after sharing a ...

Understanding how pregnancy may yield ocular changes will help ophthalmologists put together an effective treatment plan, ...