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Labor/birth
Meconium-stained fluid
Amniotic fluid containing meconium.
What This Means for You
Understanding Meconium-stained fluid is an important part of your labor/birth journey. In your baby's first year, you will hear this term from your paediatrician and in parenting communities. Knowing what it means helps you respond quickly and confidently.
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Source: https://www.nhs.uk/pregnancy/labour-and-birth/the-stages-of-labour-and-birth/
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