How much amniotic fluid is normal at 14 weeks of pregnancy

Amniotic fluid is an important substance for the fetus to live in the mother's body. It can protect the fetus from harm. Amniotic fluid will gradually appear in the early stages of pregnancy. At around 14 weeks of pregnancy, the depth of the amniotic fluid can reach about 3 to 8 centimeters. It should be noted that too much amniotic fluid or how little can cause great harm to the health of the fetus and is also an important cause of fetal malformations.

How much amniotic fluid is normal at 14 weeks of pregnancy

At 14 weeks, the normal depth of amniotic fluid should be around 3-8 cm. If it exceeds eight centimeters, it means that the amniotic fluid is increased, and if it is less than three centimeters, it means that the amniotic fluid is decreased, both of which are not conducive to fetal growth. The value of the amniotic fluid range can indirectly determine whether the fetus has abnormalities. During a normal pregnancy, the amount of amniotic fluid increases with the gestational age, and begins to gradually decrease in the last 2-4 weeks. At full-term pregnancy, the amount of amniotic fluid is about 800ML. Amniotic fluid is a colorless, transparent alkaline liquid, of which more than 90% is water. It also contains minerals, urea, uric acid, creatinine, vernix caseosa and fetal epithelial cells. The amount of AFP in amniotic fluid can be used as an indicator to monitor whether the fetus has malformations. By detecting the chromosomes of fetal cells in amniotic fluid, the fetus can be screened for genetic diseases.

Amniotic fluid plays an important role in protecting the fetus from external impacts and participating in the fetal metabolism. The colorless and transparent liquid surrounding the baby in the uterus is called amniotic fluid. It protects the mother's body and reduces the discomfort caused by fetal movement.

What to do if there is too little amniotic fluid at 14 weeks of pregnancy

Oligohydramnios is also an important manifestation of fetal abnormality or latent disease of the mother. Such newborns also have higher cyclical morbidity and mortality rates than normal infants. Therefore, the cause of oligohydramnios should be found out immediately, and the treatment of oligohydramnios should also first find out the cause of the disease. If there is too little amniotic fluid, the fetus is found to be normal after examination, and the pregnant woman has no serious complications, you can increase the amount of amniotic fluid by drinking water quickly under the guidance of a doctor. Pregnant women who are full-term and have not yet given birth and are lacking in amniotic fluid can drink 2000 ml (about 4 bowls of water) within 2 hours. If the requirement is still not met, the above method can be repeated. This method is safe, effective, simple, easy, has no side effects, and can be performed under the guidance of a doctor.

Most hospitals will tell pregnant women about precautions after checking the amount of amniotic fluid, such as what to do if there is too much or too little amniotic fluid. In order to prevent some pregnant women from having too little amniotic fluid, it is recommended that pregnant mothers drink plenty of water and soup throughout the pregnancy. Do not lose your appetite because of drinking too much soup. Only by drinking plenty of water and soup can you ensure sufficient amniotic fluid and better protect the baby. The baby has a good growth environment in the mother's belly, which is of great help to the baby's growth.