Understanding Amniotic Fluid and Baby's Oxygen Supply During Labor
Babies don't breathe in utero. Amniotic fluid (water, nutrients, hormones) cushions and supports development. When water breaks, the sac ruptures and labor begins, but the baby still receives oxygen via the placenta and umbilical cord.
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