The amniotic fluid and membrane cushion the fetus against bumps and jolts to the mother's body. |
Researchers believe that simulated amniotic fluid, which contains enteric growth factors, promotes villous development. |
After the neighbor's mare foaled amid a flood of amniotic fluid, the estrogen left her urine and Timothy's flame trees died. |
This means the membranes holding the amniotic sac, which contains your baby and the amniotic fluid, have started to leak. |
Rather than amniotic fluid contributing to soft skin, according to Kelly, babies in the womb are protected by vernix. |
The amniotic fluid may be discolored by blood from a previous amniocentesis, excess vernix, or meconium. |