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Medical Conditions - Hydramnios

It is a condition that occurs when an excess amount of amniotic fluid builds up in the body during pregnancy. Amniotic fluid increases till the 36th week of pregnancy and decreases when the fetus makes too much urine or does not swallow enough. When the fetus does not swallow enough amniotic fluid than the fluid level increases. Difficulty breathing and swelling or bloating of the belly are some signs of this condition.

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