Correlation of meconium-stained liquor with umbilical cord arterial blood PH and perinatal outcome: A prospective study

International Journal of Clinical Obstetrics and Gynaecology 2026 Open access

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Authors: Saraswati Sabat, Suhrita De Roy, Kalyan Kumar Baidya
DOI: 10.33545/gynae.2026.v10.i1p.2015
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Abstract

Aims and Objective: Aim is determine the correlation between the grading of MSL, umbilical cord arterial blood pH, and perinatal outcomes. Materials and Methods:A prospective observational study was conducted on 200 labouring women at Chittaranjan Seva Sadan over 12 months. MSL was graded as thin or thick. Maternal characteristics, fetal heart rate (FHR) patterns, mode of delivery, umbilical arterial pH, APGAR scores, neonatal resuscitation, NICU admission, and perinatal mortality were analyzed. Statistical significance was set at p

Fields of Study & Subjects

Maternal and Perinatal Health Interventions Neonatal Respiratory Health Research Maternal and fetal healthcare

Publication details

Journal / source
International Journal of Clinical Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Volume
10
Issue
1
Pages
1300–1305
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN