Greenish amniotic fluid observed during labor most likely indicates meconium passage due to fetal distress. Which option correctly reflects this?

Greenish amniotic fluid observed during labor most likely indicates meconium passage due to fetal distress. Which option correctly reflects this?

• A. Blood from placenta previa
• B. Uric acid from the fetus urine
• C. Meconium from fetal distress
• D. Presence of Chlamydia

Answer: (C)

Greenish amniotic fluid means meconium is present in the fluid. Meconium is the newborn’s first stool and contains bile pigments that give it a green color. When the fetus experiences distress or hypoxia, increased intestinal activity and relaxation of the anal sphincter can cause meconium to be released into the amniotic fluid before birth. This meconium-stained fluid signals potential fetal compromise and raises the risk of meconium aspiration during delivery, so close fetal monitoring and neonatal readiness for airway management or resuscitation are important. Other causes do not produce this green color in amniotic fluid, so the green hue specifically points to meconium from fetal distress.

Greenish amniotic fluid means meconium is present in the fluid. Meconium is the newborn’s first stool and contains bile pigments that give it a green color. When the fetus experiences distress or hypoxia, increased intestinal activity and relaxation of the anal sphincter can cause meconium to be released into the amniotic fluid before birth. This meconium-stained fluid signals potential fetal compromise and raises the risk of meconium aspiration during delivery, so close fetal monitoring and neonatal readiness for airway management or resuscitation are important. Other causes do not produce this green color in amniotic fluid, so the green hue specifically points to meconium from fetal distress.