Journal of AdvancedMedical and Dental Sciences Research

Background: The present study was conducted to assess maternal parameters associated with meconium-stained amniotic fluid. Materials & Methods: 94 laboring mothers with meconium-stained amniotic fluid was recorded. Meconium-stained liquor (MSL) was categorized in to three categories. Maternal parameters were recorded. Results: Maximum cases were seen in age group 20-30 years followed by <20 years had 29, had 45 and >30 years had 20 cases. MSL grade 1 was seen in 42, 2 in 36 and 3 in 16 patients. The difference was significant (P< 0.05). Conclusion: GDM, PROM, prolonged labor and hypertensive disorder were common risk factors of meconium-stained amniotic fluid. Key words: Hypertensive disorder, meconium-stained amniotic fluid, maternal.