Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with GoogleGet your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
What Causes A Foul Smelling Amniotic Fluid?
hullo, goodmorning, thanks for this... i gave birth two years ago in 2013 to a baby girl, now she is two years,......the aminiot6ic ftluid was very dirty and smelling bad, what could be the causes and the effects? also, uptonow my daughter has no hairs , is this suposed to be the cause? thank you., jolly
Wed, 23 Sep 2015
Hello and welcome to HCM,
Foul smelling amniotic fluid could be due to infection or due to meconium in the amnion.
Was the delivery uneventful or was it accompanied by some complication?
Infection of the membranes is a serious complication and can lead to complications like low birth weight, pre-mature labor, etc.
Meconium in amniotic fluid refers to presence of secretions of the intestine in amnion and it makes the amnion green and and foul smelling.
Meconium in amnion is commonly due to birth asphyxia.
However, if the delivery was uneventful, there is low possibility of these complications.
Absence of hair in your daughter is not likely to be related to any event during child birth.
For the problem of absence of hair at the age of two, you need to consult a dermatologist for clinical assessment and to find out the cause.
Thanks and take care
Dr Shailja Puri
Foul smelling amniotic fluid could be due to infection or due to meconium in the amnion.
Was the delivery uneventful or was it accompanied by some complication?
Infection of the membranes is a serious complication and can lead to complications like low birth weight, pre-mature labor, etc.
Meconium in amniotic fluid refers to presence of secretions of the intestine in amnion and it makes the amnion green and and foul smelling.
Meconium in amnion is commonly due to birth asphyxia.
However, if the delivery was uneventful, there is low possibility of these complications.
Absence of hair in your daughter is not likely to be related to any event during child birth.
For the problem of absence of hair at the age of two, you need to consult a dermatologist for clinical assessment and to find out the cause.
Thanks and take care
Dr Shailja Puri
I find this answer helpful
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer.
For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service
[Sample answer]
Related questions you may be interested in
Loading Online Doctors....