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It forms the water bed for the fetus. So the fetus has the ultimate form of protection. It gives space for the fetus to move around. Fetus continuously drinks the amniotic fluid and excrete the same. So it gives training to the kidney to do it's work after birth.
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∙ 10y ago
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∙ 12y agoInside a pregnant woman's uterus is an amniotic sac, which contains amniotic fluid and the growing fetus.
The amniotic fluid is important for several reasons -- it helps keep the baby warm, and because his body parts are growing so fast, the fluid provides lubrication that keeps them from growing together. In some cases, fingers and toes can become webbed as a result of not enough amniotic fluid circulating in the uterus. Amniotic fluid also helps the baby's lungs develop.
The amniotic fluid also lets the baby move easily so he can exercise his muscles and strengthen his bones before he's born.
In addition, it acts like a liquid shock absorber for the baby by distributing any force that may push on the mother's uterus. Even sex won't hurt the baby.
Amniotic fluid is 98% water and 2% salts and cells from the baby. Until the fetal kidneys started working during month four, amniotic fluid is made by the mother's body. But after month 4, the little guy started to make his contribution to the amniotic fluid by urinating into it.
You heard right. It may not sound appealing to us, but the urine in the amniotic sac is completely harmless to the baby.
The baby swallows amniotic fluid, which then passes through his digestive system, into his kidneys, and back out again to the amniotic sac as urine. In this way, he can practice using his digestive and urinary systems before he's even born. In fact, doctors can tell by the amount of amniotic fluid whether the baby has difficulty with his swallowing reflex.
By the time he's born, he will consume up to 15 ounces of amniotic fluid a day.
Reviewed ByReview Date: 09/16/2008
Dan Sacks MD, FACOG, Obstetrics & Gynecology in Private Practice, West Palm Beach, FL. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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∙ 11y agoThe job of the amniotic fluid is that protects the fetus while it is in the womb.
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∙ 12y agoThe amniotic cavity is what contains the amniotic fluid and helps hold the embryo and protect it.
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∙ 9y agoKeeps the kid hydrated, takes up waste products...
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∙ 10y agoAmniotic sac and fluid has a protective functions for the fetus. This sac separates the fetus from the mothers tissue.
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What color is the amniotic fluid?
The amniotic fluid is clear
What color amniotic fluid is?
The amniotic fluid is clear
What is an amniotic fluid embolism?
An amniotic fluid embolism is a complication of pregnancy characterized by movement of amniotic fluid past the placenta.
What is the amniotic fluid and what is its function?
Amniotic fluid is a nourishing fluid found in the amniotic sac of the embryo. Its main function is nourishment of the embryo. Please refer to the related questions for detailed information on Amniotic fluid.
Do your water have to break to be in labor?
Amniotic fluid surrounds your baby during pregnancy.
What type of fluid is in the amniotic sac?
Amniotic fluid is a nourishing fluid found in the amniotic sac of the embryo. Its main function is nourishment of the embryo.Please refer to the related links for detailed information on Amniotic fluid.The amniotic fluid is like a sack of fluid that protects the baby while inside the womb
What is the pH of amniotic fluid?
Amniotic fluid has an alkaline pH (7.1 to 7.3)
What is the bag called where the amniotic fluid is kept?
There is only a single bag of amniotic fluid.....unless you have twins.
What information can you get from amniotic fluid?
Amniotic fluid is 98% water and 2% salts and cells from the baby. Low levels of amniotic fluid (oligohydramnios) can cause complications in pregnancy, Oligohydramnios can cause complications. amniotic fluid is made by the mother's body. After month 4, the baby starteto make a contribution to the amniotic fluid by urinating into it.
How does a baby lose amniotic fluid?
Post maturity is the commonest cause by which you loose your amniotic fluid.
What is the medical term meaning scanty amniotic fluid?
Oligohydramnios means scanty amniotic fluid.
What is the membrane of fluid that holds the fetus in the mothers womb called?
The membrane is called the Amniotic Sac, and the fluid is the Amniotic Fluid
