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Question by  shellster (1)

What could it mean if the doctor said he can't see the baby's kidneys in the womb at 23 weeks?

 
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Answer by  owlie (231)

Sometimes, it's hard to see all of baby's organs--including kidneys--due to the baby's position. The doctor will usually have you return another day when the baby is more cooperative. The kidneys usually appear black on ultrasound, because the processes the amniotic fluid it swallows in the kidneys. If they're not appearing, there could be a problem with the kidney function.

 
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