Prevalence of meconium-stained amniotic fluid and factors associated with emergency cesarean section: multicenter cross-sectional study in south central Ethiopia

Abstract

Prevalence of meconium-stained amniotic fluid is relatively high for which intrapartum, obstetric and institution related factors are incriminated. Therefore, an improvement in the quality of antenatal and intrapartum care is strongly recommended; professional development at the health center, building the infrastructure, and strengthening the referral system is also suggested.