Cord blood parameters and fetal outcome in neonates with fetal distress due to meconium staining liquor- an observational study

Background: Meconium staining liquor (MSL) results from passage of meconium during labour and is used to diagnose fetal distress. Thick granular has been found have a significant association with an abnormal cord pH lactate worst neonatal outcome. The aim this study was analyse compare the mode delivery, blood parameters outcomes in cases diagnosed different degrees liquor.Methods: An observational carried out on 76 labouring patients presenting active stage term, singleton pregnancy cephalic presentation either thin or thick MSL. were followed up compared MSL group for delivery (normal vaginal instrumental caesarean section), parameter after birth (cord lactate) outcome.Results: 39 Of these, 74.4% delivered by normal delivery. Maximum had favourable 37 Lower segment section (LSCS) rate highest (i.e. 48.6%). as follows- 24.3% APGAR score <7, 43.2% required assisted ventilation, NICU admission 13.5% early death.Conclusions: Thin should be closely monitored can