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Abstract This study was a trial to determine the possible correlation between turbidity of the amniotic fluid by ultrasound and neonatal respiratory effort after birth as evaluated by APGAR scoring. The study was conduct on 60 pregnant women attending the Gynecology & Obstetric department of Tanta University hospital during a period of 6 months. All cases were early in labour and were planned to be delivered by cesarean section under spinal anesthesia. The duration of gestation was ranging from 32 weeks to full term. The turbidity of the amniotic fluid was classified into 4groups fine moderate–high turbidity and high turbidity with snow storm appearance. APGAR scoring was done for all neonates after 5minates after delivery. This study shows a positive correlation between turbidity of the amniotic fluid and APGAR scoring of the newborn after birth. Nearly half of cases with fine turbidity have moderately depressed babies after birth while all cases with coarse turbidity and snow storm appearance have excellent APGAR scoring after birth regardless of the duration. |