O'Driscoll K, Coughlan M, Fenton V, Skelly M
Br Med J. 1977 Dec 3;2(6100):1451-3. doi: 10.1136/bmj.2.6100.1451.
A prospective study of 1000 consecutive primigravidae was conducted to assess the relevance of the colour of the liquor to the welfare of the child. The results showed that clear liquor early in labour virtually ensures the birth of a healthy infant, provided the duration of labour is limited and delivery is effected without trauma; and, conversely, that meconium--or no liquor--marks the fetus who may suffer death or brain damage during normal labour. Special techniques were reserved for the second group of cases.
对1000例连续的初产妇进行了一项前瞻性研究，以评估羊水颜色与胎儿健康的相关性。结果表明，在分娩早期羊水清澈实际上可确保健康婴儿的出生，前提是分娩时间有限且分娩过程无创伤；相反，胎粪污染或无羊水则表明胎儿在正常分娩过程中可能会死亡或脑损伤。对第二组病例采用了特殊技术。
