What Causes Msaf

It is believed that foetal distress develops into foetal hypoxia causing the foetus to defecate meconium resulting in MSAF and then perhaps MAS. Other stressors which causes foetal distress, and therefore meconium passage, includes when umbilical vein oxygen saturation is below 30%.

What is MSAF pregnancy?

Meconium-stained amniotic fluid (MSAF) is the result of waste material from the fetal colon passing into the mother’s amniotic cavity. Its incidence increases in post-term pregnancies.

How do you manage meconium aspiration syndrome?

1. oxygen therapy to make sure there is enough oxygen in the blood.
2. the use of a radiant warmer to help your baby maintain body temperature.
3. antibiotics such as ampicillin and gentamicin to prevent or treat an infection.
4. the use of a ventilator (a breathing machine) to help your infant breathe.