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Polyhydramnios: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

Depending on the pregnant woman, polyhydramnios can take different forms. Medical treatment is not always necessary. What is polyhydramnios? Polyhydramnios (also called hydramnios or polyhydramnios) is when a pregnant woman has a higher than average amount of amniotic fluid. The medical definition of polyhydramnios is based on the so-called amniotic fluid index (AFI) – if … Polyhydramnios: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

Transverse Position: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

When the baby is born, its head normally lies in the direction of the birth canal. It assumes this position between the 34th and 36th week of pregnancy. In a transverse position, the baby lies with its back at a right angle to the mother’s back. Thus, no part of the body points to the … Transverse Position: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment