[POWER REPLAY] What Amniotic Fluid Levels Means for Your Baby and Your Pregnancy

Birth With Power

Dr. Nicole C. Rankins

Parenting, Kids & Family

4.9 • 637 Ratings

🗓️ 26 August 2025

⏱️ 31 minutes

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Summary

This week's episode is a Power Replay that’s packed with essential info every expecting parent should hear.

Amniotic fluid might not be something you think about every day, but let me tell you, it plays a huge role in your baby’s health. Whether it’s too little or too much, the amount of amniotic fluid matters. And understanding it can help you feel more confident and informed as you navigate your pregnancy journey.

In this replay, I’m breaking it all down for you:

What exactly is amniotic fluid and why it's so important
What it's made of and how it's created
How we measure it (and why those measurements matter)
What happens when there’s too little (oligohydramnios) or too much (polyhydramnios)
What causes these conditions and how we manage them

I'll also share personal insights from my own pregnancies—yes, I had polyhydramnios myself—and what that experience was like.

Whether you're preparing for birth or just want to deepen your understanding, this episode is a must-listen.

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0:00.0	Hey friend, quick note. I'm taking a summer break to rest, realign, and finish some exciting
0:07.3	things behind the scenes. While I'm away, I'm sharing some of the most loved episodes. Look for power
0:15.2	replays in your feed. Whether this is one of those episodes or this is a gem you found on your own from the archives,
0:22.6	enjoy.
0:23.6	Wishing you a joyful summer and I will see you in October.
0:27.6	What exactly is amniotic fluid?
0:30.6	What does it mean for your baby if your amniotic fluid is too low?
0:34.6	What does it mean for your baby if your amniotic fluid is too high? You are going
0:39.3	to learn all about it in this episode. Welcome to the all about pregnancy and birth podcast.
0:51.0	If you're having a baby in the hospital, you are giving birth in a system
0:54.8	that too often takes away power from women over what happens in their own bodies. I'm Dr. Nicole
1:00.8	Calloway Rankins, a practicing board certified OBGYN, who's had the privilege of helping
1:05.4	well over a thousand babies into this world. I've been a doctor for over 20 years, and I'm here to
1:10.5	help you take back
1:11.9	your power, advocate for yourself, and have the beautiful pregnancy and birth that you deserve.
1:17.6	This podcast is for educational purposes only and it's not a substitute for medical advice.
1:22.3	Check out the full disclaimer at Dr. Nicole Rankins.com full with slash disclaimer.
1:26.6	Now let's get to it.
1:29.0	Hello there.
1:29.8	Welcome to another episode of the podcast.
1:32.7	This is episode number 251, whether it's your first time listening or you haven't listened
1:37.7	to before.
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