It is uncertain whether amnioinfusion (infusion of saline into the amniotic cavity) in women who have thick meconium staining of the amniotic fluid reduces the risk of perinatal death, moderate or ...

Meconium aspiration syndrome (MAS) remains a serious neonatal respiratory disorder that occurs when newborns inhale meconium‐stained amniotic fluid during delivery. This condition, often associated ...

An amniotic fluid index measures the amount of amniotic fluid surrounding the baby. It’s an important way for your doctor to assess your baby’s development and identify potential complications. An ...

Amniotic fluid embolism is a rare but serious condition that happens in pregnant women shortly before, during, or after delivery of a baby. The symptoms of amniotic fluid embolism are often ...

Researchers have made new discoveries about amniotic fluid, a substance historically not well understood in medical research due to the difficulty in obtaining it during pregnancy, especially across ...

What is low amniotic fluid? Low amniotic fluid (oligohydramnios) is a condition in which the level of amniotic fluid measures lower than expected for a baby's gestational age. Under normal ...

Amniotic fluid embolism (AFE) is a life-threatening condition that affects pregnant women shortly before, during, or immediately after labor and delivery. It is a syndrome marked by the start of ...