Also Known As:
Water.
Related Resources:
Myths About Amniotic Fluid Amniotic Fluid Elsewhere on the Web:
Definition:
Fluid that surrounds the baby, produced partially by the baby urinating into the fluid. It will generally replace itself every three hours during pregnancy.
Related Terms
• Amniotomy
• Placenta
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