Maybe labor began fine for you but restriction to your bed by hospital staff has limited your mobility, a case like this may cause your baby to react poorly to labor. Babies know when something is not right and let you know. If you are lying in the wrong position or not moving enough, your baby could respond with a decreased heart rate or even by passing meconium. How meconium is dealt with will depend on what it looks like and what your provider's approach is. If your doctor thinks the meconium is a problem or it is accompanied by decreased heart rates that do not recover well, a c-section will be the safest approach.
Fetal distress is a serious condition and one which warrants prompt attention.
Though many babies will have decelerations during labor and delivery, how it is viewed and handle by your provider will tell you what the outcome will be. Listen closely to your provider and do what is best for your new baby. Inc. PageWise makes no representations about the content published on this site. PageWise hereby disclaims all warranties and conditions with regard to this information, and user agrees that all such use is at its own risk. If you are under 18, please do NOT opt-in to receive email offers on this page.