Brain Injuries from Oxygen Deprivation/Meconium Aspiration Syndrome

Meconium is stool a baby may pass during birth. Meconium can be a sign that the fetus is in distress. It may be visible in the amniotic fluid prior to delivery, as a greenish/brownish substance. If the baby aspirates the meconium, serious consequences can occur.

Meconium aspiration, also referred to as meconium aspiration syndrome (MAS), is a common cause of severe illness in newborns. Once meconium has been aspirated into the lungs, it can cause a chemical pneumonia. These babies are at high risk of becoming very sick very quickly. An infant with severe meconium aspiration who requires mechanical ventilation may have a more guarded outcome. Lack of oxygen in the uterus or from complications of meconium aspiration may lead to severe and permanent brain damage including Cerebral Palsy.

---

Blog for Oxygen Deprivation / Meconium Aspiration

• Coping with a Newborn Birth Injury in New York
• Does My New York Newborn Suffer From a Brain Injury?
• 5 Early Signs of a New York Oxygen Deprivation Birth Injury

---

Library for Oxygen Deprivation / Meconium Aspiration:

• 3 Signs Your Child’s New York Birth Injury May Have Been Preventable   
  Were you in labor for a long time? Were you regularly monitored during labor? Was it a tense delivery? If so, read why you may need a New York lawyer.
• Getting Treatment for a Newborn Brain Injury in New York   
  A New York birth injury lawyer discusses different therapies and services that may help your child who has suffered a brain injury during birth.
• Understanding New York Oxygen Deprivation Birth Injuries   
  Oxygen deprivation, or hypoxia, can result in serious brain damage. Read about four common causes of oxygen deprivation during labor and delivery and learn about the potential birth injuries that can result. If your child suffered oxygen deprivation at birth, please contact a New York birth injury lawyer at 1-800-PAGAN-911 for more information.

View All

 

Proud Sponsor