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Fetal outcome and mode of delivery in a patient with meconium-stained amniotic fluid

Background Meconium-stained amniotic fluid (MSAF), especially observed before term, is considered a sign of meconium fetal jeopardy.

Methods All data were retrieved from pregnant patients with MSAF who delivered at OBGY department of C. U. Shah medical college and hospital from February 2022 to July 2022.

Results In this study meconium-stained liquor was more common in primigravida within the age group of 21-30 years of age with moderate type of meconium being more common.

Conclusions In this study we concluded that meconium-stained liquor more commonly seen in primigravida which have associated risk factors like preeclampsia, malposition, prolonged labour and abnormal uterine inertia. It was also reconfirmed that MSAF is associated with a new-born risk, especially meconium aspiration syndrome. Patients had a higher rate for emergent caesarean section and baby admission to NICU. These data may be useful to make health/reproductive-health progress in area.