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Amniotic fluid is produced |
Fetal kidneys, tissues, skin and fetal membranes. |
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Amniotic fluid is removed from fetus by |
GI tract, lungs, membranes and cord. |
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Amniotic Fluid Volume |
Maximum volume reached at 36-38 weeks and decreases until delivery. |
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Functions of amniotic fluid. |
Acting as a protective cushion, equalization of pressure/temperature, prevents adherence to membranes, reservoir for fetal metabolites, and is essential for development of fetal lungs. |
