You might have heard your doctor talking about amniotic fluid during your pregnancy. This fluid protects the baby and promotes development. It cushions the baby from bumps, allows them to move freely, ...

Often referred to as the "water" or "waters," amniotic fluid surrounds the fetus during pregnancy and plays a vital role in fetal development. Here's everything you need to know. Medically reviewed by ...

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 ...

While low amniotic fluid during pregnancy, or oligohydramnios, may seem worrisome, the condition is usually treatable. Learn about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, and more. PER Images / Stocksy Medically ...

Amniotic fluid is a liquid that surrounds and protects your baby in the womb. When there’s too much amniotic fluid in your womb, though, that condition is called polyhydramnios. It can cause ...

BEER-SHEVA, ISRAEL -- July 30, 2009 – Pregnant women have a higher incidence of insufficient amniotic fluid levels (oligohydramnios) in the summer months due to dehydration, according to a study ...

AFP. AFP is a protein normally found in high concentration in fetal serum. It is produced initially by yolk sac cells and then by hepatocytes. AFP concentration in neonatal blood ranges between 10 and ...

Leaking amniotic fluid is usually a sign of labor. If it happens early, it is known as premature rupture of membranes (PROM). Leaking amniotic fluid typically feels like a gush of warm fluid or a slow ...