Hi,Iam 28 weeks pregnant and it s my first pregnancy.last week I had my growth scan and according to that the baby was found to be in cephalic presentation and AFI was 9.5 cm. Placenta was anterior upper segment with grade2 maturity. Bpd-69mm,Hc-267mm,Fl-53mm,Ac-236mm,Efw-1184gms Now the difference noticed was AFI levels,as in for last month scan I had 12 cm n now it got to 9.5cm so is it normal or need to worry.my doc has suggested for IV once in a week n I hav been maintaining good fluids since starting of my term.so anything to worry or my condition is normal?plz help
Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Usually normal amniotic fluid levels are considered  between 10 to 15. With gradual progression of gestational age some  reduction of amniotic fluid can be seen. But usually amniotic fluid level should be at upper normal level in around 28 weeks. The possible causes of decreased amniotic fluid are uteroplacental insufficiency rarely fetal anomalies etc. So, you can follow your doctor's advice. Once your amniotic fluid levels increases above 10, you can continue with oral amnioacid acid supplementation. Taking healthy diet, plenty of oral fluids, rest in left lateral position etc, will help in increasing amniotic fluid levels. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.