The umbilical cord is the lifeline of a baby, while amniotic fluid is the environment that the baby relies on for survival while in the mother's womb. The umbilical cord and amniotic fluid play a crucial role in the growth and development of babies. Without amniotic fluid, it is not possible, and without the umbilical cord, it is even more difficult. Many people know the importance of both, but too many people actually do not know the role of umbilical cord and amniotic fluid. This article will discuss this issue.
Firstly, the umbilical cord is an important vital channel connecting the fetus and the mother. It can be divided into two small arteries and one large vein, which is different from the blood supply to the human body. The umbilical artery of a baby is responsible for metabolizing and excreting waste. The veins of the umbilical cord provide oxygen and nutrients for the growth and development of infants. If there is a problem with the umbilical cord, the baby in the pregnant woman's womb may have significant problems, and even pose a threat to the baby's life.
Amniotic fluid is a liquid enclosed within the amniotic sac. In the early stages of fetal development, the main function of amniotic fluid is to provide a place for growth and development, as well as nutrition for the baby. The fetus absorbs nutrients in amniotic fluid in a timely manner and undergoes growth and development. In the first three months, the amount of amniotic fluid was only about 50 milliliters. As the fetus gradually grows, the amount and composition of amniotic fluid also undergo changes. By the middle five months, the amount of amniotic fluid has increased by approximately 100 milliliters. At this time, the main function of amniotic fluid is to provide a place for fetal growth and development, as well as a place for urine excretion. At nine months of late pregnancy, the amniotic fluid reaches as much as 1000 milliliters and gradually decreases until delivery. At this time, the function of amniotic fluid is an important substance responsible for the growth of the fetal respiratory and digestive tracts.
