38 weeks pregnant mother
Question: I am 38 weeks pregnant. My aminotic fluid level is 8. How will be the fetal movement. Doctor adviced to admit on Saturday. Is is normal
2 AnswersQuestion
9 months old baby
Answer: Yes normal
Asthe dates come near fluid level decrease.8 is normal.but it should not reduce below 8.you need to maintain the level..but in most cases there are very less chancess that water would increase as week goes by it keeps reducing..so doctor mostly try inducing pain if natural labor wont start..so you should get admitted..even i had delivered baby early for 37 week due to kess afi
2 years old baby
Answer: If you are near your delivery your amniotic fluid gradually decreases, ofcourse fetal movement will be there, but lil less, anyways you are near your delivery time, go on doctors advice
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Question: I am 38 weeks pregnant and my aminotic fluid is 17.5 cm is it normal ??
Answer: Hllo dear An AFI between 8-18 is considered normal.ur afi s 17.5 cms .It's normal dear .not high so dear go 4 walk daily. Take medicine which ur gyno suggest u .
Question: I am 32 weeks and my Aminotic fluid is 6. How to increase the fluid level. Kindly advice
Answer: Hello dear...
The Amniotic fluid is a protective liquid contains amniotic sac by the gravid amnion, The normal value for amniotic index will be 8-18cm,it is essential to maintain normal amniotic value for smooth and safety deivery.
Tips for increasing Amniotic fluid are as follows...
Stay hydrated
It is essential to drink ten to twelve glasses of water,sothat it helps in stable amniotic fluid,can include fresh juice, Buttermilk,soups.
Coconut water
Start drinking coconut water regularly will help a lot,it is a safe drink,that you can drink during pregnancy,it contains potassium, magnesium,protein,good source of dietary fibre and vitamin c, drinking coconut water in pregnancy,helps to meet increased blood supply, maintain amniotic level and also helps fetal circulation, drinking coconut water in a part of your diet,will possess lot of health benefits
Take water rich vegetables
To increase amniotic value,can include water rich vegetables like raddish ,cucumber,celery, cauliflower, pumpkin,Amla,and fruits like orange, watermelon, muskmelon will help to retain water content in body
Rest in left side
Whenever you lie down For rest,it is advisable to lie on left side,this increases blood flow to uterus,and it also maintain the fluid level
Light exercises
If your doctor not advise for bedrest,you can do simple exercises ,aim for 30 to 45 min,so that it helps in increasing fluid level,and also produce ambious flow of blood to uterus
Question: hi, I am 37 weeks pregnant and my aminotic fluid is decreased to 8, will there be any problem for normal delivery.. how to increase it
Answer: Apka AFI kam hai dear. the normal range of AFI is 8 - 18cm hota hai. The best way to increase the amniotic fluid is to drink lots of water. You can also have fruits like watermelon and juices which will help you increase water level of your body. Do light exercise like walking and avoid any dehydrating ayurvedic medicines. Keep up with the regular doctor check ups
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