My wife is diagnosed with polyhydramnios and having afi of 25 and having tightness in stomach and pressure in lower abdomen, now she is 30 weeks pregnant hence doctor prescribed indomethacin for last three weeks to reduce amniotic fluid. I am confused about use of this medicine in pregnancy since its having side effects on fetus. Kindly advise.

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