Questions
What are the causes of neonatal amniotic fluid infection? Could baby finger-sucking be a sign of a deficiency in certain nutrients?
Answers
Neonatal amniotic fluid infection may be caused by fetal hypoxia in the womb, which can lead to relaxation of the anal sphincter, causing meconium to be released and contaminate the amniotic fluid. Once amniotic fluid contamination is detected, it usually indicates that the fetus is experiencing hypoxia in the womb. Amniotic fluid infection may lead to intellectual disabilities and malformations in the fetus, so it should be avoided as much as possible. As for the issue of baby finger-sucking, this could be related to calcium deficiency. It is recommended to supplement with calcium, especially with yogurt, as it not only provides calcium but also contains probiotics that help regulate intestinal function, making it suitable for people of all ages.