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Re: Amniotic Fluid--Mary Shoup
From: Erin (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Fri, 17 Dec 1999 01:44:49 -0600 (CST)
"Plus the fluid can be put on a slide and will fern when dried if
amniotic fluid."
What does that mean?
Just curious,
Erin
At Thu, 16 Dec 1999, Mary wrote:
>
>> Is there any way you can tell if you are slowly leaking
>> amniotic fluid? For the past few weeks, I have felt a wet
>> feeling and find my undergarments wet. I am worried
>> because towards the end of my 1st pregnancy, I was told
>> that I had lost some of my amniotic fluid. At the time,
>> I was admitted to the hospital and they induced labor.
>> Also, I have recently started to feel a numbness in my
>> thighs when I stand for a long period. Is this normal?
>> I am 30 weeks pregnant. My EDD is 02/20/00.
>
>I know that feeling - actually both feelings you described. ;)
>
>First, for the wetness problem, assuming you have sniffed your undergarments
>to rule out urine, I would bring this up at your next OB appointment and you
>can have the nitrazine (?) paper test. I believe if the paper turns blue
>the wetness is from amniotic fluid. Plus the fluid can be put on a slide
>and will fern when dried if amniotic fluid.
>
>I had the numbness too and was told it was due to the increased weight/size
>of the uterus pressing on nerves.
>
>Good luck with the last 10 +/- weeks of your pregnancy!
>
>--
>Mary Shoup
>Pregnancy & Birth Coordinator
>mary.shoup@obgyn.net
>
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