Is my child suffering from meconium aspiration syndrome?
Dr Anurag Krishna
Director of Paediatrics and Paediatric Surgery,
Max Institute of Paediatrics,
Max Healthcare Institute, New Delhi
Director of Paediatrics and Paediatric Surgery,
Max Institute of Paediatrics,
Max Healthcare Institute, New Delhi
Q: My wife gave birth to a baby girl who weighed 2.75 kg. It was a normal delivery. But the baby passed stool in the womb. As far as I can understand this condition is called meconium aspiration syndrome (MAS). What problems will the baby and mother face because of MAS?
A:Only if the baby has breathing difficulty, it is called Meconium aspiration syndrome, when it may cause problems. If the baby is otherwise well, there is no problem.