“The amniotic fluid is part of the baby’s life support system. It protects your baby and aids in the development of muscles, limbs, lungs and digestive system. Amniotic fluid is produced soon after the amniotic sac forms at about 12 days after conception. It is first made up of water that is provided by the mother, and then around 20 weeks of fetal urine becomes the primary substance.

As the baby grows he or she will move and tumble in the womb with the help of the amniotic fluid. In the second trimester, the baby will begin to breathe and swallow the amniotic fluid. In some cases, the amniotic fluid may measure too low or too high.  If the measurement of amniotic fluid is too low it is called oligohydramnios.  If the measurement of amniotic fluid is too high it is called polyhydramnios.” Read More

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