Which of these substances starts to form around week 16 and may be present in amniotic fluid if the fetus encounters hypoxic stress during the pregnancy, labor, or delivery?
a. blood c. meconium
b. fetal hemoglobin d. urine
C
Meconium forms at week 16 . The fetus begins swallowing amniotic fluid by week 20 . If the fetus is under stress or has hypoxia, meconium may be passed into the amniotic fluid, which increases the risk for the fetus.
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