Patient's question:
At 32 weeks of pregnancy, during the prenatal check-up, the amniotic fluid index was 7.3 cm, and I received intravenous fluids for a week. At 33 weeks, during the follow-up, the amniotic fluid index was 6.5 cm. What could be the reason for this? What should I do?Doctor's answer:
The amount of amniotic fluid varies from person to person. It usually gradually increases as the pregnancy progresses. At 12 weeks, there are about 50cc, and during the second trimester, it is approximately 300 to 400cc. It reaches its maximum volume of around 1000cc at 36 to 38 weeks of gestation. After the due date, it significantly decreases.