Effect of Meconium Stained Liquor on Mode of Delivery and Fetomaternal Outcome at Term
Asma Qayyum,
Rubina Iqbal,
Huma Mazher
Abstract:Background: Meconium-stained amniotic fluid is a major reason for concern for both obstetricians and pediatricians since it raises the risk of birth hypoxia, maternal-asphyxia syndrome, and hospitalizations to the neonatal intensive care unit. Objective: To find the frequency of meconium stained liquor in females presenting in labor at term and to compare the frequency of adverse feto-maternal outcome with or without meconium stained liquor in females presenting in labor at term. Materials & Methods Stud… Show more
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