Maternal Body Mass Index and Amniotic Fluid Index in Late Gestation

Background: Complications during pregnancy and delivery, including gestational diabetes, perineal injuries, hypertensive disorders, and macrosomia, are linked to a maternal high body mass index (BMI). Clinical estimation of amniotic fluid by ultrasonography is used to screen for pregnancies at risk for a poor perinatal outcome and ensure the health of the developing baby. Aim and objectives: To study the relation between BMI and amniotic fluid Index (AFI) in pregnant women from 36-40 weeks. subjects and methods: This was cross-sectional observational research, was done on 80 pregnant women from 36-40 weeks at obstetrics and Gynecology department of Alzahraa University Hospital from six to eight months. Every case was subjected to General examination, Abdominal, and local clinical examination. Result: There was a statistically positive significant variance between AFI BMI. Conclusion: AFI fitting curves were statistically significant variations between BMI groups during pregnancy. More extensive research is required to establish the statistical and clinical significance of the distinctions between the normative AFI curves.