What is meconium aspiration syndrome? Meconium is the first feces, or stool, of the newborn. Meconium aspiration syndrome occurs when a newborn breathes a mixture of meconium and amniotic fluid into the lungs around the time of delivery.
Meconium aspiration syndrome occurs when a stressed fetus passes meconium in the amniotic fluid and then takes forceful gasps and breathes in (aspirates) the fluid and the meconium into the lungs.
An overview of meconium aspiration syndrome including aetiology, clinical features, investigations, management and prognosis.
Meconium aspiration occurs when a baby breathes in a mix of meconium and amniotic fluid while in utero. Learn more about causes, symptoms and treatment.
This is known as meconium aspiration or meconium aspiration syndrome (MAS). Although MAS is often not life threatening, it can cause significant health complications for your newborn.