Is AFI Of 8.7 Normal During 37th Week Of Gestation?

Posted on Fri, 22 Jan 2016

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Question : afi was 8.7cm during 37 weeks..is it normal during ultra sound.

Answered by Dr. Deepti Verma (12 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Normal AFI

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,
I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
AFI of 8.7 cm is completely normal at 37 weeks of gestation.
There is nothing to worry.
It is a normal and adequate AFI for this gestation.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma
OBGYN
Maternal and fetal medicine

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