Question 1

what is the definition or description of: meconium stained amniotic fluid?

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Meconium staining: Sometimes, however, a baby has a bowel movement before or during birth. If this happens, the amniotic fluid released when the mother's bag of water breaks will have a greenish tint.  At times when the baby is not getting enough oxygen before or during birth, the baby may take a breath and inhale some meconium, which can irritate the baby's lungs and cause lung problems that can be severe.

Question 2

how does meconium stain amniotic fluid causes amniotic fluid embolism?

Accepted Answer

It doesn't: There is not known relationship between the two conditions you reference.  Meconium amniotic fluid does not cause amniotic fluid embolism.

Question 3

what happens when a newborn inhales meconium and amniotic fluid?

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Meconium aspiration: babies born through meconium stained amniotic fluid are at risk of aspiration. meconium can cause blockage of airway and inflammation of lung tissue. Babies with meconium aspiration frequently  show sings of breathing difficulties and need to be admitted to Neonatal ICU for support and observation.

Question 4

can a doctor see meconium stains on a baby during a c section even when he wasn't told by the midwife that the amniotic fluids were stained with mecon?

Accepted Answer

In some areas: Meconium can pass ant any time before/during/of after labor/delivery. If I look at the umbilical cord, it will often show meconium staining that reflects passage prior to or during labor. The more intense the stain the longer the kid was surrounded by the material before delivery. Even small amounts may stain the fluid enough to stain the umbilical tissue. The midwife may never see it.

Question 5

what is the normal amount of amniotic fluid?

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Roughly 800 cc: The amount of amniotic fluid is greatest at about 34 weeks (gestation) into the pregnancy, when it averages 800 mL. About 600 mL of amniotic fluid surrounds the baby at full term (40 weeks gestation). Having said that, amniotic fluid is exchanged between mother and her fetus several times a day.

Question 6

is there any way to increase amniotic fluid if it is low?

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Rest and hydration: There is not a great definitive way to increase amniotic fluid when it is low. Often times complete rest and hydration are recommended. If the pregnancy is close enough to the due date, delivery is recommended because low fluid is often a sign that the placenta is not working well.

Question 7

blood debris in amniotic fluid normal?

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Based on setting: During pregnancy, it is not unusual to see "debris" in the amniotic fluid during ultrasound.  This is likely related to vernix - a cheesy substane produced by the baby.  On the other hand, bloody amniotic fluid that is actually seen can be normal, or it can be a sign of a complication called placental abruption.  In either case, this should be clarified by the ob/gyn involved.

Question 8

what is a fish test on amniotic fluid?

Accepted Answer

Rapid look for Down.: Fish stands of fluorescent in-situ hybidization of the chromosomes in fetal cells obtained after invasive prenatal diagnosis (such as amniocentesis). When time is of the essence, fish can give a preliminary result of fetal aneuploidy (e.g. Down syndrome) within 24 hours from the procedure. It should be followed by a full karyotype and chromosomal microarray analysis.

Question 9

how to tell if i am leaking amniotic fluid?

Accepted Answer

See your doc: The way to tell if you are leaking amniotic fluid is to see your doc. We have a couple of tests that we can do. (Amnisure swab, speculum exam testing) Don't wait to go in because it increases risks of infection or preterm issues if you are leaking and do not see your doc.

Question 10

what does leaking amniotic fluid look like?

Accepted Answer

Thin water type flu: Fluid that will just keep coming out, will not stop, usually thin and clear, can sometimes be greenish if baby had a meconium bm in utero  but if you are concerned u may be leaking please call your OB right now, because if i was your doc i would send u to l&d if there was any concern about leaking af.

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