Patient's question:
At the due date, the pregnant woman noticed abdominal pain and an ultrasound revealed cloudy amniotic fluid. She has now undergone a cesarean section and given birth. Regarding the previous treatment and outcomes: The child has been admitted to the intensive care unit for close observation. Hello, is there a risk to the child's life? Will it affect the child's...Doctor's answer:
Amniotic fluid. Its function is to protect the fetus from injury, cushion external pressure to prevent severe shocks, prevent adhesion between the amnion and the embryo, and provide conditions for the embryo's free growth and movement, maintaining the liquid environment required for the embryo's growth and development. During labor, it helps to dilate the cervix, clean and lubricate the birth canal, facilitating the delivery of the fetus. The volume, source, and composition of amniotic fluid vary with different stages of pregnancy. In early pregnancy, the amniotic fluid is clear, with 98% being water, containing inorganic salts, proteins, glucose, enzymes, fats, and hormones, etc. These substances are mainly excreted by amniotic cells. In the later stages of early pregnancy, the amniotic fluid becomes slightly cloudy because it involves secretions and excreta of the fetus, such as urea, uric acid, sebum, hormones, and shed fetal epithelial cells. A small portion of the amniotic fluid comes from fetal urine. Amniotic fluid examination is one of the important methods for diagnosing obstetric diseases. Usually, the amniotic fluid is first collected for centrifugation.