AMNIOTIC FLUID COLOR VS THEIR WARNING SIGN
COLOURLESS - normal
BLOOD STREAKED - abdominal truma, intra-amniotic hemorrhage, Traumatic tap
YELLOW/GOLDEN - hemolytic disease of newborn, Rh incompatibility
GREENISH YELLOW - post maturity
DARK GREEN - Meconium
DARK RED BROWN - Fetal death, IUD
DARK COLOUR - concealed accidental hemorrhage
I just want to little bit explain about the volume of amniotic fluid according to gestational age
Normal range is wide but approx
volumes are:
50 ml 12 wks
400 ml 20 wks
800 ml 34 wks
1000 ml 36-38 wks
At full term, there is between 600-800 cc of AF
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