There are about 4 percent of pregnant women who experience a little amniotic fluid before delivery. This condition is very dangerous, because amniotic water is needed to protect and support the development of the fetus in the womb. Ideally, the volume of amniotic fluid at 12 weeks gestation is around 60 milliliters (mL). As the fetus develops, the amniotic fluid volume will also continue to increase until the gestational age reaches 34-38 weeks. After that, the amount will decrease. Not all pregnant women have a normal volume of amniotic fluid during pregnancy. There are some pregnant women whose amount of water is too little or is also called oligohydramnios. This condition most often occurs in the last trimester of pregnancy, but does not rule out the lack of amniotic fluid occurring at an earlier gestational age. Causes of Little Amniotic Water Amniotic fluid contains nutrients, hormones, and cells forming the immune system produced by the mother. However, at 20 weeks gestatio...