Meconium aspiration syndrome in a newborn baby can lead to a lack of oxygen to the brain, hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy, brain damage or cerebral palsy
Meconium is the first thick and sticky bowel movement, feces, or stool that is normally stored in the infant’s intestines until after birth. Sometimes, the meconium is released into the amniotic fluid prior to birth or during labor. This usually happens when the baby is under stress or there is a decrease in the amount […]