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As a new mother-to-be, there are definitely some things that make you curious. You must have thought whether it is possible for a baby to defecate in the womb? If so, is this dangerous for you and your future Child? Check out the following article reviews.
What causes a baby to defecate in the womb?
While in the womb, babies need various kinds of membranes to meet their needs. There are four membranes needed by the baby while in the womb. One of them is the allantoic membrane which is the membrane that forms the umbilical cord. In the allantois there are blood vessels that are responsible for delivering food and metabolic waste such as urea and carbon dioxide, which will then be excreted by the mother.
So if you ask, can a baby defecate while still in the womb? If it's in the form of poop, the answer is no. However, the metabolic wastes in the baby are excreted through the blood vessels in this allantois, to be excreted through the mother's drain.
However, if oxygen and food intake in the fetus is hampered due to pressure on the umbilical cord or the umbilical cord, the fetal anus will weaken so that the feces come out and the baby defecates in the womb This can also occur in pregnancy beyond term (42 weeks). Because the age of the fetus in the stomach is too old, the digestion of the fetus begins to function so that the baby defecates in the womb.
As a result of the fetus excreting, the amniotic fluid becomes contaminated and can cause poisoning to the fetus because feces are ingested by the fetus and enter the lungs. Green-brown amniotic fluid indicates the possibility of a baby defecating in the womb.
The danger is if the baby defecates in the womb
Meconium Aspiration Syndrome or MAS is a syndrome of babies who have difficulty breathing shortly after birth. MAS cases in the world account for 5-20% of all births.
The reason is because the baby in the womb chokes on meconium or baby feces mixed with amniotic fluid. This fluid gets into the baby's lungs and blocks his airway so that the baby cannot breathe normally.
The risk of a baby developing MAS increases if the baby is deprived of oxygen while in the womb, or if the mother has diabetes and high blood pressure. Usually a baby who has MAS will be seen from the amniotic fluid which is greenish and meconium is found in it. The baby's skin is blue which indicates he is experiencing respiratory problems. The baby will have difficulty breathing, like gasping for breath and the most dangerous thing is to stop breathing.
This symptom is seen when the baby is born. Usually the doctor will immediately bring the baby to the NICU (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit), helping her to breathe with the aid of an engine, and turning on a warmer to keep her body temperature. If treated quickly and appropriately, this syndrome can be cured.
A baby defecating in the womb is very dangerous because this will cause it Meconium Aspiration Syndrome or MAS. Make sure you always pay attention to pregnancy. Consult your doctor immediately if there is anything unusual that you feel during pregnancy.
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