(Greek, hydro = water) accumulation of interstitial fluid (edematous) in the fetus resulting in utero or perinatal morbidity and mortality.

a condition that occurs as the fetal organs fail and large amounts of fluid build up in the fetal tissues and organs.

Swelling in the baby’s body due to too much fluid under the skin, around the heart or lungs and in the baby’s belly. For more information see the Factsheet on Hydrops Fetalis.

or foetalis