The meconium may stick to the air sacs alveoli. This makes it hard for your baby to take in oxygen. It can also cause an infection such as pneumonia. Most babies generally get better within a few days. But severe cases of meconium aspiration may lead to death in a small number of babies. A procedure called amnioinfusion may be used during labor if you have meconium-stained amniotic fluid.
During this procedure, your healthcare provider puts a small tube into your uterus through the vagina. Sterile fluid is put into the womb through the tube to help thin out the thick meconium. It is most common in babies born full-term between 37 to 41 weeks who are small for gestational age. It is also most common in babies who are born post-term after 42 weeks. At the visit, write down the name of a new diagnosis, and any new medicines, treatments, or tests.
Early identification of meconium aspiration is essential to preventing severe aspiration problems. A technique called amnioinfusion is sometimes used during labor with meconium-stained amniotic fluid.
This procedure uses a small tube inserted into the uterus through the vagina. Sterile fluid is then infused through the tube to help dilute the thick meconium.
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We care about your privacy. Read about your rights and how we protect your data. In this section More on this Topic. Dismiss Alert. Critical Care. Pediatric Meconium Aspiration Syndrome. Key points about meconium aspiration syndrome MAS Meconium aspiration happens when a newborn breathes in a mixture of meconium and amniotic fluid. It is most common in babies born full-term between 37 to 41 weeks who are small for gestational age.
It is also most common in babies who are born post-term after 42 weeks. Your health care provider will check the amniotic fluid for meconium at the time of birth. Most babies generally get better within a few days.
That way, the providers can immediately check the health of the mother and baby and give treatment if needed. Pathogenesis of spontaneous preterm birth.
Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier; chap 7. Gilbert WM. Amniotic fluid disorders. Gabbe's Obstetrics: Normal and Problem Pregnancies. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier; chap The fetus. In: Kliegman RM, St. Nelson Textbook of Pediatrics. Updated by: Neil K. Editorial team. The amniotic fluid: Allows baby to move in the womb, promoting muscle and bone growth Helps baby's lungs to develop Protects the baby from heat loss by keeping the temperature constant Cushions and protects the baby from sudden blows from outside the womb.
This can happen if the baby has certain health problems, including: Gastrointestinal disorders, such as duodenal atresia , esophageal atresia , gastroschisis , and diaphragmatic hernia Brain and nervous system problems, such as anencephaly and myotonic dystrophy Achondroplasia Beckwith-Wiedemann syndrome It can also happen if the mother has poorly controlled diabetes.
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