Not exact matches
It was the
most amazing feeling
of instant relief as the
amniotic fluid splashed ALL over the floor — just like in the movies.
Most of the weight you gain in the third trimester will be from
amniotic fluid, the placenta, fat stores, and a larger uterus.
Between one and two percent
of pregnant women have too much
amniotic fluid and
most of these cases are considered mild, with only slightly elevated levels
of fluid.
Even the
most overweight woman will need to gain about 20 pounds to properly nourish her baby and account for additional blood volume,
amniotic fluid, the placenta, and the preparation
of the breasts for breastfeeding.
In fact,
most of the weight gain associated with pregnancy is due to the fullness
of amniotic fluid.
If you experience a premature
amniotic fluid leak between 34 and 37 weeks
of your pregnancy, in
most cases, your doctor will usually suggest that your labor is induced.