Meconium Aspiration Syndrome
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Meconium aspiration syndrome occurs when a newborn inhales a mixture of meconium and amniotic fluid into the airways during delivery.
Frequent symptoms: It may present with difficulty breathing, rapid breathing, and a bluish coloring of the skin shortly after birth.
Common causes: It is usually associated with situations of stress in the baby before or during delivery, when the baby passes meconium and aspirates it.
Which specialist treats it? The pediatrician evaluates and cares for the newborn to monitor breathing and general well-being. Since it is a condition identified at the moment of birth, close professional follow-up is essential to care for the baby.
Data on 27 doctors who treat meconium aspiration syndrome
Which specialist treats meconium aspiration syndrome?
For meconium aspiration syndrome, the recommended specialist to see is a pediatrician. This specialist can evaluate your symptoms and guide you on next steps. You can browse verified specialist profiles and book an appointment.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in meconium aspiration syndrome
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. Lorely Vianey Bres Ramírez
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Kim Danae Díaz Juárez
Dr. Carlos Andrés Aceves Barrios
Dr. Héctor Garza Blizzard
Dr. Gilberto Morales Salgado
Dr. Miguel Ángel Martínez Benaiges
Dr. Guillermo Fojaco Villanueva
Dr. Ivette Victorino
Dr. Oscar Yair Nava Garcia
Dr. Sandra Herrera Rodriguez
Dr. Valeria Gómez Galván
Dr. Andrea Piñeyro V.
Dr. Erika Salinas Lezama
Dr. Elisa Barrios Santos
Frequently asked questions
What is meconium aspiration syndrome?
Meconium aspiration syndrome occurs when a newborn inhales a mixture of meconium and amniotic fluid into the airways during delivery.
Which doctor treats meconium aspiration syndrome?
For meconium aspiration syndrome, the recommended specialist to see is a pediatrician. This specialist can evaluate your symptoms and guide you on next steps. You can browse verified specialist profiles and book an appointment.