The association of C-reactive protein in the pathogenesis of meconium stained amniotic fluid in Al- Najaf city

Abstract

The objectives of this study is to study the association of C-reactive protein in the pathogenesisof meconium stained amniotic fluid in women presented in labour. A case control study, 90women presented in labour 45 with meconium stained amniotic fluid (MSAF) and 45 clearamniotic fluid (CAF), from March 2013 to July 2013 in the labour room and operative theater.Data collected regarding their age, gestational age, mode of delivery, neonatal outcome, parityand maternal blood for C- reactive protein. Complete physical examination of the neonateregarding Apgar score, color of baby, response to a catheter in the nostril, muscle tone, heart rate and breathing was done. There was a significant increment in the level of C- reactive protein in women with MSAF. We concluded that C- reactive protein may be involved in the pathogenesis of MSAF.