Re: no amniotic fluid

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At Thu, 7 Aug 2003, Ellen wrote: >
>Hello! I am 22 weeks pregnant and have been having complications.
>Recently I was told that I have no amniotic fluid, he also told me that
>the baby is healthy with a bladder and kidneys. While I was getting my
>ultrasound the baby's bladder filled up and emptied twice the baby has
>always had a good heartbeat around 152. No one can tell me why I have
>no fluid or even when or if my bag broke. My cervix is still closed and
>I am not having contractions at this point. My doctor wants me to come
>back in three weeks for another ultrasound and then I am supposed to go
>into the hospital for ten weeks and then they will take the baby. I
>would like to know what is the rate of survival for babies in this
>condition. What side effects or conditions will all of this have on my
>baby? Any information you have on this subject will be greatly
>appreciated.
>
>Thank you
>
>Tabatha Chezem

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Head Obstetrics Division,
Hospital J. A. Fernández
Buenos Aires
Argentina
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