Amniotic fluid is the vital fluid that surrounds and protects a fetus during pregnancy. In addition to providing much-needed cushion and protection for the fetus, it also aids in development of ...

Robert Pattinson didn't believe that newborn babies had a specific smell until he became a father. A parenting expert has explained why.

During gestation, the fetus floats in a protective pool of amniotic fluid. 6 The yellowish liquid contains a concoction of nutrients and antibodies produced by the parent as well as less glamorous ...