During pregnancy, there are many aspects that women must pay attention to, such as the placenta, uterus, amniotic fluid, etc. These are also the main areas that obstetricians need to pay attention to during prenatal checkups. So, what is the normal amount of amniotic fluid at 38 weeks of pregnancy?
During normal pregnancy, by 36 weeks of gestation, the amount of amniotic fluid should be the highest in the middle and late stages of pregnancy, with a standard value between 1000-1500ml. In the later stages, due to the increase in fetal weight and limited range of motion, the amount of amniotic fluid gradually decreases. At 38 weeks of gestation, the amount of amniotic fluid is about 1000ml.
Throughout the entire pregnancy, the amount of amniotic fluid is related to the growth of the fetus. However, the condition of amniotic fluid gradually increases at the beginning and gradually decreases in the late stages of pregnancy, which facilitates future fertility. However, during this ten month process, there is a standard range for the amount of amniotic fluid. Excessive or insufficient amounts can have an impact on the fetus. Therefore, observing the amount of amniotic fluid during pregnancy is a key factor in ensuring fetal growth during pregnancy.
In late pregnancy, when there is excessive amniotic fluid, doctors will use ultrasound examination to observe whether the fetus has any abnormalities, or use amniocentesis to see if the fetus has genetic defects. If oligohydramnios occurs and fetal malformation is ruled out, timely delivery should be carried out when the fetus is mature to avoid intrauterine hypoxia.
