Low Amniotic Fluid Index

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I am 26 weeks pregnant and my Amniotic Fluid Index is 11. My doctor says this is just adequate. But I am worried. Will this cause a problem? I also have a slightly thickened placenta. However all other parameters for me and the baby are normal. My doctor has prescribed Arginine twice daily. Is this enough? What else should I do? Can this cause pre term birth! If so what will be the effect on baby?

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Dr. Astha Agarwal Gynecologist 16 yrs exp Ghaziabad · Accepted Answer

Dr. Astha Agarwal

Gynecologist 16 yrs exp Ghaziabad

Consult a fetal medicine specialist for a repeat ultrasound specifically if placenta is thickened and afi s 11cm. Arginine will not cause preterm labour.its given to increase AFI

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