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Meconium | |||
</strong> | |||
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Black tar-like substance that collects inside the fetal intestines while in | |||
utero. Standard hospital policy dictates that expectant parents are not | |||
alerted to its presence until the placenta has been successfully delivered. | |||
Often a pamphlet is given upon discharge entitled " | |||
<em> | |||
Meconium and Beyond | |||
</em> | |||
" including inflammatory information on | |||
[[crib-death]] | |||
and directions for freezing and | |||
post-natal consumption of the placenta by the mother in the form of | |||
high-protein smoothies. | |||
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Revision as of 21:44, 8 March 2024
Meconium
Black tar-like substance that collects inside the fetal intestines while in
utero. Standard hospital policy dictates that expectant parents are not
alerted to its presence until the placenta has been successfully delivered.
Often a pamphlet is given upon discharge entitled "
Meconium and Beyond
" including inflammatory information on
crib-death
and directions for freezing and
post-natal consumption of the placenta by the mother in the form of
high-protein smoothies.