Meconium Aspiration Syndrome
Definition:
• According to Healthline, meconium aspiration syndrome (MAS) occurs when the baby is put into stress before or during birth. Meconium is the stool that is produced before birth. Stress can cause the fetus to pass some meconium stool while still in the uterus and it mixes with the amniotic fluid and the baby may breathe it into their lungs before, during, or right after birth.
Causes:
• According to Healthline, MAS occurs when the baby is stressed and is most likely a result of the available oxygen is reduced to the fetus.
• Some causes of stress are a pregnancy past its due date, difficult labor, health issues like hypertension or diabetes, and infection.
Signs and Symptoms:
• Respiratory distress
• Cyanosis
Definition:
• According to Healthline, meconium aspiration syndrome (MAS) occurs when the baby is put into stress before or during birth. Meconium is the stool that is produced before birth. Stress can cause the fetus to pass some meconium stool while still in the uterus and it mixes with the amniotic fluid and the baby may breathe it into their lungs before, during, or right after birth.
Causes:
• According to Healthline, MAS occurs when the baby is stressed and is most likely a result of the available oxygen is reduced to the fetus.
• Some causes of stress are a pregnancy past its due date, difficult labor, health issues like hypertension or diabetes, and infection.
Signs and Symptoms:
• Respiratory distress
• Cyanosis