Amniotic Fluid

Question 1

Name 3 things amniotic fluid provides

Answer 1

-protection
-room to grow
-stable temp
-provides some nutrients

Question 2

Where is the amniotic fluid produced in the 3 trimesters?

Answer 2

1- chorion, membranes, skin, GU tract & lungs
2- primarily by the kidneys
3- primarily by the kidneys

Question 3

What would high GI obstruction or swelling deficits cause?

Answer 3

Polyhydramnios

Question 4

What would bilateral GU obstruction or renal agenesis cause?

Answer 4

Oligo

Question 5

A max vertical pocket >8cm

Answer 5

Polyhydramnios

Question 6

What is normal AFI?

Answer 6

5-25cm

Question 7

What depth amniotic fluid is required for fetal breathing?

Answer 7

1cm

Question 8

How many sides of the uterus should the fetus be touching?

Answer 8

At least 2

Question 9

What is the most common cause of polyhydramnios?

Answer 9

Diabetes

Question 10

What is considered oligohydramnios?

Answer 10

<2x2cm largest pocket

Question 11

What are some of the complications oligo can cause? (Name 2)

Answer 11

Pulmonary hypoplasia
Restricted growth
Limb anomalies