Patient's question:
It's been two days past my due date. Yesterday, I went to the hospital for a check-up and they said the amniotic fluid was cloudy. What should I do? Should I have a C-section or what? How will this affect the baby?Doctor's answer:
Early pregnancy late amniotic fluid mild turbidity is due to the presence of fetal decomposition metabolic products in the amniotic fluid, which is normal. If there is intraamniotic infection, excessive fetal vernix, pregnant woman's cholestasis syndrome, or fetal intracranial aspiration, the amniotic fluid will become significantly turbid. Amniotic fluid turbidity can interfere with fetal blood and oxygen supply. Since you have passed your due date and do not have the conditions for a vaginal delivery, you should consider a cesarean section. A cesarean section will not cause any interference to the child, in order to avoid affecting the fetal health.