Introduction - Oligohydramnios or a reduced volume of amniotic fluid poses a challenge in 11 obstetric management, particularly when it is diagnosed before term. It is one of the major 12 causes for antenatal fetal surveillance and induction of labor. The incidence of 13 oligohydramnios in the literature varies from less than 0.5%1 to above 5%, depending on the 14 study population and definition of oligohydramnios. Oligohydramnios, often due to impaired 15 placental function, has been associated with an increased risk of caesarean delivery for fetal 16 distress, as well as low Apgar score, postmaturity, meconium aspiration syndrome and 17 perinatal mortality and morbidity