ALB and Pleural effusion: Various prognostic indicators at antenatal and postnatal stages have been described in studies of NIHF, including prenatal diagnosis of NIHF, GA at delivery, Apgar scores at 1 and 5 minutes, intubation and chest compression in the delivery room, the presence of pleural effusion, ≥2 cavity effusions, low serum albumin concentration, and need for thoracentesis13–15,17–19,21,24.