women s health issues
Problems With Amniotic Fluid
Introduction
Amniotic fluid is the fluid that surrounds the fetus in the uterus. The fluid and fetus are contained in membranes called the amniotic sac. Problems with amniotic fluid include Too much amniotic fluid for the length of the pregnancy Too little amniotic fluid for the length of the pregnancy Infection of the fluid, amniotic sac, and/or placenta (called an Intraamniotic Infection ) Pregnancy complications, such as too much or too little amniotic fluid, are problems that occur only during pregnancy. They may affect the woman, the fetus, or both and may occur at different times during the pregnancy. However, most pregnancy complications can be effectively treated. 