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Aminotic fuild less
Hi my sister is now 38 weeks pregnant...doc said that aminotic fuild is 7% now..
Last month when she went for check it is 8...
So now it reduced again...so plz suggest me how to boost it up...
And is there any chances for normal delivery..
R c section wil b done for such conditions...
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Yes but only if there is no fetal distress
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Amniotic fluid index more than 5 is not an indication of cesarean delivery...she can plan for vaginal delivery after pelvic examination..maintain hydration
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Dr. Sonal Katarmal
Gynecologist/Obstetrician
11 yrs exp
Pune
Amniotic fluid index 7cm at 38 weeks is fairly ok.
Mode of delivery depends on:
1. Baby's growth
2. Baby's weight
3. Amniotic fluid
4. Placental localization, Baby's presentation
5. Doppler study
6. Bishop's score as in Pelvic examination
7. Other maternal risk factors
Pls share ur latest scan report for better guidance.
Do not worry.
At the end, the aim should be Healthy Mother and Healthy Baby.
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Dr. Aseemita Debata
Gynecologist/Obstetrician
22 yrs exp
Gurgaon
Amniotic fluid is very important for the baby oxygen supply.hope it is evaluated the reason for the reduction and also bevy weight and growth.if those things are fine then thee is scope for vaginal delivery and with caution ofcourse but can be tried.
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Dr. Sri Divya Veeramachaneni
Gynecologist/Obstetrician
13 yrs exp
Visakhapatnam
For amniotic fluid 7 we aim for vaginal delivery. No need of csection unless have other issues. Maintain hydration by taking enough fluids. As it is 38 weeks u can counsult doctor for vaginal examination and further plan
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