Amniotic Fluid Flashcards
1
Q
Causes of polyhydramnios
A
Multiple pregnancy Anencephaly Hydrops fetalis Dm Hydrocephaly with spina bifida
2
Q
Causes of oligohydramnios
A
Renal agenesis
Potter syndrome(failure to develop kidney in utero)
Placental insufficiency
Post date(amniotic fluid decrease after 34-36 weeks)
Intrauterine disease
3
Q
What does green amniotic fluid indicate
A
Meconium- fetal distress
4
Q
What does yellow amniotic fluid indicate
A
Bilirubin-normal before 32 weeks and afterwards suggests rhesus immunization
