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Intermittent leakage of amniotic fluid
36weeks pregnant
LMP: Dec 1st 2021
EDD: Sept 7th 2022
Observed intermittent leakage of amniotic fluid since 2days.
Leaking approximately 10-12ml each time while using washroom only. There is no continuous leakage
Last scan AFI was 9
AFI was 15 a week before
Was on antibiotics and intravenous fluids
Fetal weight: 2.7kg
Doppler was fine
What should be done? Is it necessary to get induced for delivery as soon as possible or should I wait?
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Dr. Bhagyashree A
Gynecologist
8 yrs exp
Mumbai
U need not wait if there is continuously leaking
U l hav to get delivered as u r already 36
weeks
If u get into infection then it l b difficult to tackle
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Dr. Neha Vashisth
Gynecologist
10 yrs exp
Jaipur
Connect to local doctor to rule out any active leak
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Dr. Vijaya Gupta
Gynecologist
21 yrs exp
Chandigarh
If there is leaking
U need to deliver
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Dr. Ummul Hasanat Tasneem
Gynecologist/Obstetrician
10 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Kindly consult for further assistance
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Dr. Shahna Jindani
Gynecologist
7 yrs exp
Rajkot
If Frank leaking present, Induction after Dexona coverage as it's 35weeks 2 days(though baby weight is good).
If no Frank leaking, wait untill atleast 37 week as liquor is good around the baby with frequent NST and fetal heart monitoring
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