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Meconium is the baby's first bowel movement and it is a thick green tar-like substance. For most babies, meconium is released shortly after they are born. However, some babies release meconium during labor and delivery. When a woman is in labor, her doctor will be able to tell if the baby has had a bowel movement because her amniotic fluid will be stained with meconium. The baby will be monitored very closely for any signs of fetal distress.
If meconium is present during labor or birth, the baby can aspirate the meconium or swallow it. Once the baby is born, the doctor will perform suctioning to reduce the amount of meconium that the baby can aspirate. If the baby does inhale the meconium, it can cause Meconium Aspiration Syndrome which can lead to meconium aspiration pneumonia - both can be very serious. As a result, the baby will be closely monitored and may require a stay in the NICU for several days to a few weeks. Treatment may include antibiotics or a ventilator. The doctor will perform chest x rays to make sure the lungs are functioning normally.
Babies swallowing meconium is more common than one may think. Ask some friends - chances are pretty good that it's happened to someone you know.
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Can females have bowel movement through their vaginal?
Absolutely not! The vagina "plumbing" is completely separate from the intestinal "plumbing". That would be like asking if a woman can carry a fetus in her stomach instead of in her uterus.
Where does the unborn fetus live?
The human fetus lives in the mothers uterus, he or she floats in a sack of fluid often called 'the bag of water'.
Can a baby get wrapped up in intestines?
No. The fetus is inside the uterus which is closed, like a bag. The rest of the mothers organs are outside the uterus.
Can a fetus of an ectopic pregnancy be transplanted to the mothers uterus?
No, it needs to be surgically removed as soon as possible.
What is the role of the uterus in the development of the fetus and the placenta?
The uterus is where the fetus develops and the placenta connects the uterus to the fetus.
Can Castor Oil Hurt my thirty week fetus?
Yes. Just like it will give you a bowel movement it will do the same to the fetus and it can be fatal.
Does the uterus continue growth after a fetus dies?
The uterus grow to make room for the fetus. A fetus that doesn't grow - no growth of the uterus.
Where is the bowel movement of a baby while their still in the womb?
There is no BM because the fetus isn't taking in solids.
Where is the mothers placenta located?
It is the sack that surrounds the fetus in the womb/uterus. It contains the amniotic fluid and has the umbilical cord passing through it.
Does fluid in your bowel harm your baby?
The fetus is not in the bowel, so, no. If the fetus has been borne, then still, no.
What is a footling breech?
Footling breech-- A position of the fetus while in the uterus where the feet of the fetus are nearest the cervix and will be the first part of the fetus to exit the uterus, with the head of the fetus being the last part to exit the uterus.
What organ is muscular and houses the developing fetus?
fetus develops by the uterus not the vagina vagina is near the cervix which is the exit of the females body. so meaning fetus is developed by fertilization of the uterus then exits out the cervix and valgina
