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Suggest Treatment For Low Amniotic Fluid Index During Pregnancy
hi my age is 26, I am 37 weeks now and ultrasound at 36 weeks showed that my amniotic fluid index is 3.5. I am getting iv fluids every other day and trying to rehydrate my self but my doctor said that she has to go for c-section , what should i do ?
Wed, 22 Jul 2015
Hello, yes dear, only fluid intake at this stage will not help and you will have to opt for cesarean section to avoid distress to the baby
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