83. Your Waters: How important is amniotic fluid?

This week Dr Pat and Brigid discuss everything to do with amniotic fluid and its role in  pregnancy.This episode will cover:What amniotic fluid is and why it is important.The diagnosis of too much or too little amniotic fluid.Why either of these may happen and how they are treated.How to know if your waters have broken.Amniotic fluid leaksListen to episode 37. All about the umbilical cord HEREListen to episode 7. When your baby comes (too) early HEREIf you want your question answered, please leave your message on speakpipe to be chosen for Dr Pat to answer: https://www.speakpipe.com/growmybabyLINKSJoin our pregnancy and birth courseJoin our getting pregnancy courseInstagram @thekickpregnancypodcastFacebook @thekickpregnancypodcastJust pregnant? Download our checklist to take to your first appointment.Website: https://www.growmybaby.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Everything you need to know about pregnancy and birth. Your host Obstetrician Dr Patrick Moloney and co-host Brigid Moloney focus on expert information about the essentials of growing a baby, with a good dose of relatable chats about their experience of being parents to four boys. Restore your calm and build your confidence during pregnancy and birth and take the next step to becoming a parent. Want more? Join them in their week by week program at GrowMyBaby.com.au to tap into their evidence based and expert information built from the experience of helping more than 4000 babies to be born.