• Question: Is amniotic fluid just water, or what other chemicals is it made up from and why?

    Asked by sparks to Asif, Laura, Lena, Sean, Viv on 16 Mar 2012.
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      Sean Murphy answered on 15 Mar 2012:

      Good question. The amniotic fluid is also contains proteins, carbohydrates, lipids and phospholipids, and urea, all of which aid in the growth of the fetus. One of the projects I work on involves isolating stem cells from the amniotic fluid. Using these stem cells we can generate any cell in the body for future treatments.

    • Photo: Laura Waters

      Laura Waters answered on 16 Mar 2012:

      Good answer Sean. Amniotic fluid is quite amazing. Medicines are very good at building up in the fluid & fetus which is why pregnant women must avoid them.

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