My patient came in for an induction because her baby was a week late and showed no sign of budging. After the obligatory IV, her doctor came in and checked her cervix. She was already a couple ...

August 17, 2009 — Elective induction of labor at 41 weeks of gestation or later is associated with a decreased risk for cesarean delivery and meconium-stained amniotic fluid, according to the results ...

BACKGROUND Meconium stained amniotic fluid (MSAF) occurs in around 14 % of all pregnancies, but only a minority of these children will develop meconium aspiration syndrome (MAS). In the Netherlands, ...

Leaking amniotic fluid can be a sign of labor, but it might indicate other health issues. It's crucial for pregnant individuals to recognize amniotic fluid, which is typically clear and odorless. If ...

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 ...

It's normal to be worried when you learn that your baby might have swallowed some amniotic fluid during birth. Most of the time, it's quite natural and not dangerous. But it can also cause breathing ...

Baby's first poop is one of the first milestones your little one will hit — maybe even before coming out of the womb. The official name for this bowel movement is called meconium and fair warning: it ...

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 ...

My patient came in for an induction because her baby was a week late and showed no sign of budging. After the obligatory IV, her doctor came in and checked her cervix. She was already a couple ...