During gestation the amount of amniotic fluid changes. However, in some women there are alterations in the amount of amniotic fluid. It may me due to an excess (Polyhydramnios) or a small amount (Oligohydramnios). Problems may be caused in the baby-to-be by these alterations, reaching foetal death in most severe cases.
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By Cristina Mestre Ferrer B.Sc., M.Sc. (embryologist) and Sandra Fernández B.A., M.A. (fertility counselor).
Last Update: 06/15/2015
