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ABSTRACT One of the most well-known substances related to pregnancy is amniotic fluid. This is the substance that is directly connected to the fetus and affects its health as well as the health of the pregnant woman. Possible abnormalities of the amniotic fluid can lead to serious complications in pregnancy. This is the reason why it was deemed necessary to study this substance and its implications for the health of the future mother and the fetus. In the first chapter, this paper offers general information regarding the color, components and volume of amniotic fluid. Also, the methods of measuring the volume and the cases of lack or excess of amniotic fluid are given. Then, in the 2nd chapter, the methods used to check the normal state of the amniotic fluid such as ultrasound and amniocentesis, are described. The third chapter includes information regarding the types of cells the amniotic fluid consists of. Reference is also made to the nutritional and protective properties of this substance which has multiple utilities. Finally, in the fourth chapter of this work, the results of laboratory studies that have been done on amniotic fluid are presented. These studies refer to the complications that can arise due to the volume of amniotic fluid and studies on its cells and their use in the treatment of serious diseases.