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 ...

Researchers have made new discoveries about amniotic fluid, a substance historically not well understood in medical research due to the difficulty in obtaining it during pregnancy, especially across ...

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 ...

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 ...

Oligohydramnios is a condition during pregnancy when you have too little amniotic fluid around your baby. It occurs in about 4% of to-term pregnancies, but it becomes more common (increasing to around ...