Many expectant mothers experience anxiety symptoms during the due date. The main reason is not only the fear of childbirth, but also the desire to have a healthy and intelligent baby. Nowadays, with advanced medical technology, every pregnant woman can safely give birth to a fetus without any unexpected situations. But if the newborn inhales meconium seriously? Next, let's share together.
Is it serious for newborns to inhale meconium
Whether a newborn inhales meconium seriously depends on the situation.
Whether a newborn inhales meconium seriously depends first on how much meconium the baby inhales, and secondly on whether the treatment is timely and appropriate. Generally, after a few days or weeks of birth, there will be significant improvement through oxygen therapy, assisted breathing therapy with a ventilator, and medication. But in more serious cases, it can cause pulmonary hemorrhage, cerebral hypoxia hemorrhage, and even death.
Symptoms of neonatal meconium aspiration
1. Respiratory distress: manifested as shortness of breath, difficulty, or even pauses.
2. Skin: The skin color is not a healthy pink, but a yellow green color, which is caused by meconium contamination.
3. Nail: The color of the nails also appears yellow green, and in addition, fetal nails that are too long during pregnancy may be longer.
4. Amniotic fluid: There is meconium in the amniotic fluid.
5. The Apgar score is relatively low: the scores for skin color, heart rate, response to stimuli, muscle tone, and breathing are below passing.
In summary, newborn aspiration of meconium is still quite severe. During late pregnancy, expectant mothers must undergo regular prenatal check ups and monitor fetal heart rate. You should also have the habit of silently counting fetal movements in your daily life. This will largely avoid the risk of neonatal diseases and ensure the health of the baby. I hope this article is helpful to everyone.
