Sentences with phrase «meconium prior»

Did you know that in some cases babies pass meconium prior to birth?

A baby is more likely to pass meconium prior to birth when they are several days past their due date.

Also, if the baby shows signs of distress, has excreted meconium prior to delivery or if the placenta can not be delivered intact, a transfer to the hospital is necessary.

If your baby does not have meconium prior to birth, you will still see it within the first few days of life.

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As meconium passed prior to birth can indicate fetal distress, your birth team will monitor you more closely during labor to ensure your baby is tolerating labor.

It's now recommended that medical professionals who can provide intubation and suctioning be present when meconium - stained amniotic fluid is noted prior to birth.

More commonly, babies pass their first meconium stool prior to birth resulting in meconium staining.