SIGNS
Uterus – small for date Feels full of fetus Malpresentations IUGR
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USG
METHODS
MVP <2 cms (<1 severe) <5 cms (5-8 borderline) <15 sq cms
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Amniotic fluid volume
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weeks : 15 ml,increases 10 ml/wk 17 wks :250 ml ,increases 50 ml/wk 28-38 wks :750-1000ml (decreases after 34 wks) 42 wks<500ml
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FUNCTIONS OF AMNIOTIC FLUID
Shock absorber – protects from external trauma. Protects cord from compression. Permits fetal movements – development of musculoskeletal system, prevents adhesions. Swallowing of AF enhances growth & development of GIT. AF volume maintains AF pressure – reduces loss of lung liquid – pulmonary development. Maintenance of fetal body temperature. Some fetal nutrition, water supply. Bacteriostatic properties – decreases potential for infection