Ventilated after swallowing meconium - can anyone help?

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Hi all, my sis has just delivered her first baby by unplanned but not emergency c-section if that makes sense. They failed to induce her. However just had call from her dh who said baby born but is in intensive care being ventilated because swallowed meconium. she was v overdue (almost 3 weeks) and has been waiting to deliver since wednesday. me and my mum in a bit of a panic, anyone had any experience of this? bro is non-contactable so turning to trusty mumsnet for reassurance.

Good luck little girl! x

Thank you everyone for the kind thoughts. My niece has been transferred to the hospital where she was born. She is no longer on oxygen or any medication which is amazing. My sister has been able to breast feed, although baby still has a feeding tube as well. She is having some bonding time with her mum and dad. She will still need an MRI, unsure yet when this will be. She is amazing and a strong little girl, she has made massive improvements, almost a different baby!

Thanks again for your concern and support x

That's great to hear, Venus. Babies are v resilient, and the brain can cope with a lot. Fingers crossed that she copes without the tube soon, and that the MrI brings good news as well. X

Some fantastic news, my niece is now home! They also have done an MRI and they cannot find any evidence of brain damage.

I had my first cuddle with my gorgeous niece yesterday :)

That's brilliant news! Yay!

Hi VenusStarr, I have just seen this thread. My best friend is also going through this. So happy that your niece is doing great.