Meconium Aspiration Syndrome | Causes & ComplicationsMeconium aspiration occurs when a baby inhales a mixture of meconium (their first stool) and amniotic fluid into their lungs around the time of birth. This can happen if the baby becomes stressed during labor and passes meconium, then gasps and inhales it, leading to respiratory distress that requires immediate medical attention in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). #newborn #intubation #nicu #hospital #nicunursing #paediatricintubation