amniotic fluid…

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amniocentesis, amniotic fluid, polyhydramnios, amniotic fluid, this fluid, slightly yellowish liquid that surrounds the unborn baby, fetus, pregnancy, contained, in the amniotic sac, fetus floats, in the amniotic fluid, pregnancy the amniotic fluid increases in volume, the fetus grows, amniotic fluid volume is greatest at approximately 34 weeks of gestation, averages 800 ml, 600 ml of amniotic fluid surrounds the baby at full term, 40 weeks gestation, fluid is constantly circulated by the baby swallowing, "inhaling" existing fluid, replacing it, "exhalation", urination, amniotic fluid accomplishes numerous functions, the fetus, protectection from outside injury by cushioning sudden blows, movements, allowing, freedom of fetal movement, permitting symmetrical musculoskeletal development, maintaining a relatively constant temperature, the environment surrounding the fetus, protecting the fetus from heat loss, permitting proper lung development, an, excessive amount, amniotic fluid, polyhydramnios, accompany multiple pregnancy, twins, triplets, congenital anomalies, gestational diabetes, an abnormally small amount, amniotic fluid is known, oligohydramnios, accompany postdates pregnancies, ruptured membranes, placental dysfunction, fetal abnormalities, abnormal amounts of amniotic fluid, trigger additional surveillance, the pregnancy, removal of a sample, the fluid, amniocentesis, provide information, the sex, state of health, maturity, the fetus.