When babies are first born, they often have a wrinkled and unattractive appearance. This is because when in the stomach, it is soaked in amniotic fluid for too long. When it comes to full-term delivery, the skin will appear to be soaked for too long. So, what is the normal amniotic fluid index at 7 months?
During pregnancy, many women enjoy the process of pregnancy, watching the fetus grow day by day in their belly, listening to the heartbeat and fetal movements, which makes pregnant women very happy. The so-called amniotic fluid refers to the liquid in the uterine amniotic cavity during pregnancy, which is an important source of maintaining fetal life. If there is a shortage of amniotic fluid, it may be necessary to go to the hospital for oxygen therapy to maintain fetal growth.
The amount of amniotic fluid will gradually increase with the increase of pregnancy. Under normal circumstances, it is around 1000 milliliters at 38 weeks of gestation and about 800 milliliters at term. Hospitals confirm the status of amniotic fluid through ultrasound, and the normal index for seven months of pregnancy is 8-18cm. If it is less than 8cm, it indicates oligohydramnios and should be checked at the hospital in a timely manner.
In the late stages of pregnancy, it is important to pay more attention. If there is amniotic fluid leakage at this time, it may be a symptom of threatened premature birth. Pregnant women of different ages have varying amounts of amniotic fluid, which should be maintained within a normal range. After all, this is the source of fetal life, and a lack of it can have an impact on the fetus and hinder its development. Pregnant women should pay more attention.
