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Amniotic fluid level

2018-02-19 13:06:23
Hi... I am currently 32weeks pregnant and my amniotic fluid level is 9.8cm...is this low or a cause of concern?
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This is low, actually at this gestational age, A.F I as we  refer it  should be definitely more than 10 cm.The concern is look for any raised blood pressure, fetal growth, any fetal anomalies and your daily water intake, passage of frequent loose stools.

Answered2018-02-20 03:22:50

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