Amniotic fluid

Question 1

Greater than 8 cm (too much fluid around baby)

Answer 1

Polyhydramnios

Question 2

Less than 2 cm (too little fluid around baby)

Answer 2

Oligohydramnios

Question 3

Normal measurement of fluids

Answer 3

AFV: 2-8cm
AFI: 5-25cm

Question 4

Water breaks abnormally is considered ___________.

Answer 4

Ruptured fetal membranes

Question 5

What is it called happens when fibrous bands of the amniotic sac get tangled around a developing fetus?

Answer 5

Amniotic band syndrome

Question 6

Non floating bands crossing the amniotic cavity is called ___________.

Answer 6

Amniotic sheets

Question 7

Fluid build up in fetal tissue causing swelling (edema) is called ___________.

Answer 7

Hydrops