Re: Van Bogaert LJ, Misra A. 2008. Neonatal outcome after caesarean birth for fetal distress and/or meconium staining in a South African rural setting. Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology 28:56-59.

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Dear Sir,We read with interest the paper by Van Bogaert and Misra (2008) on neonatal outcome after caesarean birth for fetal distress, and make the following comments.Meconium staining of the amniotic fluid is typically but arguable equated with fetal hypoxia. Intrauterine distress can cause passage of meconium into the amniotic fluid. If the meconium stained baby is not vigorous at birth, it will be necessary to intubate the trachea to clear before the baby takes its first breaths. If the meconium stained baby is vigorous, suctioning the trachea is not necessary.