Meconium-stained amniotic fuid (MSAF) is observed in 5% to 20% of laboring patients, with the incidence reaching ...

Babies usually have their first bowel movement after birth. If meconium enters the amniotic fluid, it can be harmful to the baby. The baby inhales some amniotic fluid in the womb. If the ...

If that happens, there’s a risk that he could breathe in some amniotic fluid stained with meconium — which could irritate his lungs or lead to a serious illness called meconium aspiration ...