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Meconium stained amniotic fluid: is this a danger? amniotic sac birth cesarean fetal distress fetal heart rate induction interventions mas meconium pitocin purple pushing rupture of membranes

Often on Facebook, I come across posts where mothers interpret events after a cesarean birth as necessitating surgery because the baby passed meconium into the amniotic fluid, posing a life-threatening situation. Let's delve deeper into this topic and determine if meconium in the amniotic fluid...

What to expect with a membrane sweep? amniotic sac bleeding contractions induction informed consent membrane strip membrane sweep prelabor rupture of membranes strech and dilate

As your due date approaches, it's possible that your healthcare provider might suggest a membrane sweep as a means to initiate labor. This procedure is sometimes referred to as a membrane strip or stretch and dilate. In the US, it's even offered as early as week 38 or 39. In this post, we'll...

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