Sometimes the amniotic fluid in a woman in labor turns green, let's see why this is happening.
There are several reasons why amniotic fluid turn green (normally they should not have color).
Fetal hypoxia
Most often, the green color is associated with fetal hypoxia, due to insufficient oxygen in the child there is a reflex contraction of the sphincter, the first feces of the child contains meconium, and it gives water green tint.Post-term fetus
If the period of carrying the baby exceeds the optimal one, the placenta is aging. It is unable to perform its functions, which is why the child does not receive enough oxygen, and meconium is released.
Mom has an infection
If a woman in labor has ARVI, genital or urinary tract infections, the water can also turn green.
Due to nutrition
Some experts believe that amniotic fluid turns green due to some of the foods that mom eats, including fresh peas and apple juice.Prolonged labor
During protracted labor, the baby is stressed, because of this, meconium is released, which is considered absolutely normal.
The doctor will definitely take all the necessary actions when green waters appear.
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