IJSR International Journal of Scientific Research 2277 - 8179 Indian Society for Health and Advanced Research ijsr-6-7-11440 Original Research Paper A study on Meconium Stained Liquor and Its Outcome on the fetus Seema kumari Dr. July 2017 6 7 01 02 ABSTRACT

 Aim: In this study the main aim is to study the outcomes on fetus and the mode of delivery in meconium stained liquor of the patients during labour.

Methods: This study was done for a period of one year from January 2016 to December 2016 in patients who were admitted for delivery in obstetrics and gynaecology department of JLNMCH, Bhagalpur. Thorough examination, investigations and management were performed. A total of 100 cases were taken in the study. All Patients met the inclusion criteria of more than 37 weeks and with single pregnancy with cephalic presentation with meconium stained liquor. The data was analysed statistically. Results: most commonly primigravida with total 140 patients presented, postdate presented at 60 in number. APGAR score of the babies was more than 7 in 160 babies and less than 7 in 40 babies. 120 patients delivered by LSCS, 40 patients delivered normally, 40 patients delivered by instrumental delivery. Birth asphyxia and meconium aspiration syndrome was most common complications in fetus.

Conclusion– Meconium stained amniotic fluid is associated with increased neonatal morbidity and mortality. Caesarean sections were performed twice as frequently in women presenting with Meconium stained amniotic fluid.