Bloody amniotic fluid during labor – prevalence, and association with placental abruption, neonatal morbidity, and adverse pregnancy outcomes

ConclusionBAF observed in labor was not associated with composite adverse neonatal outcome, nor with placental abruption. BAF was associated with higher rates of labor induction, assisted vaginal deliveries, cesarean deliveries, and lower birth weights. These findings may assist obstetricians and neonatologists in the interpretation of BAF observed in labor.
Source: European Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Reproductive Biology - Category: OBGYN Source Type: research