What is the normal depth of amniotic fluid during pregnancy?

Amniotic fluid is an essential substance for the baby in the mother's belly, because the main function of amniotic fluid is to maintain the baby's life. Amniotic fluid is evolved from plasma or some embryos, so the amount of amniotic fluid in each pregnant woman's body is different. However, too much or too little amniotic fluid will have a very adverse effect on the baby's body. So what is the normal depth of amniotic fluid during the third month of pregnancy?

1. How much amniotic fluid is normal in three months of pregnancy

In the early stages of pregnancy, amniotic fluid is mainly the dialysate that enters the amniotic cavity from the maternal serum through the fetal membrane. After the fetal blood circulation is formed, water and small molecules can pass through the fetal skin that has not yet been keratinized, which is also a source of amniotic fluid. The normal depth of amniotic fluid during the third month of pregnancy is 3-5cm. The amount of amniotic fluid is highest around 7 months and then gradually decreases. A full-term amniotic fluid index of less than 5 cm is too little, and a full-term amniotic fluid index of 25 cm is too much.

2. Precautions for the third month of pregnancy

1. Hyperemesis gravidarum: The third month of pregnancy is the stage with the most severe pregnancy reactions. If you have a poor appetite, try to choose the food you want to eat more. In addition to eating small meals frequently, you should choose fresh foods that are easy to digest. Relax and get through this stage, the early pregnancy reactions will be greatly alleviated.

2. Stretch marks: It is not too early to start preventing stretch marks from now on. Although not every pregnant woman will have stretch marks, it is recommended to do abdominal massage every night after taking a bath starting from the third month of pregnancy. If you persist, you will see results.

3. Radiation protection during pregnancy: Now, the fetal implantation is not very stable. You must avoid the harm caused to the fetus by volatile chemicals, radiation, etc. If you are a working mother who needs to face the computer frequently at work, you might as well wear anti-radiation clothing. In addition, you should go outdoors for a while every hour of work.

4. First prenatal check-up: You should start your first prenatal check-up in the third month of pregnancy! In order to let the obstetrician and gynecologist understand your health status and the growth and development of the fetus. Note: You must be on an empty stomach for the first prenatal checkup!

5. Headache during pregnancy: In the early stages of pregnancy, like nausea and vomiting, headache is also an early pregnancy reaction, which may be caused by poor rest and lack of sleep. You need to get enough rest and good quality sleep. If the headache persists, you need to see a doctor to check the cause of the headache.

From the introduction in this article, we can know that it is normal for the amniotic fluid depth to remain at 3-5 cm during the third month of pregnancy. Too much or too little amniotic fluid at this time is not good. As a pregnant mother, it is best for you to actively understand the specific performance of pregnant women in the third month of pregnancy, so that you can discover problems and solve them in time.