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Low amniotic fluid

2025-10-31 14:38:07
My sister is 36 weeks 5 days pregnant , her baby weight is 2.66 but amniotic fluid is 7 cm and her dr is recommending an immediate induction . Can we wait for 1 more week in this case? Please suggest
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Answered2025-11-05 11:06:31

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Yes . Provided there is proper baby movements and heart beat monitoring and prev scans and nst test are normal

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Amniotic fluid less than 10 is low Waiting can be detrimental

Answered2025-11-10 10:11:26

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