If labour does not begin by then, the level of amniotic fluid in the womb may become too low or infection may set in and put the baby at risk. (aboutkidshealth.ca)
In November, Brazilian researchers detected the Zika virus genome in amniotic fluid samples from two women whose fetuses were been diagnosed with microcephaly by ultrasound exams, the Pan American Health Organization reported. (apimages.com)
If you are close to full term, then delivery is usually what most doctors recommend in situations of low amniotic fluid levels. (americanpregnancy.org)