CONCLUSIONS: Oligohydramnios, PIH, anemia and fetal distress were common
antenatal and intranatal factors associated with MSAF. Major morbidity and indication for NICU
admission was Birth asphyxia and non vigorous babies. Mortality rate was 9% which is commonly
associated with thick meconium and severe birth asphyxia.
KEY WORDS: Meconium stained amniotic fluid, meconium aspiration syndrome, early neonatal
outcome