Fetal hypoxia is the main cause of fetal death, neonatal disease or premature death, and children's mental retardation.

So, what are the symptoms of fetal hypoxia in pregnant women?

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What are the symptoms of fetal hypoxia in pregnant women?

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: Clinical studies have confirmed that fetal hypoxia can lead to fetal death, neonatal diseases or The main cause of premature death and mental retardation in children. Although there are many modern instruments and equipment that can monitor fetal hypoxia, it is difficult for pregnant women to receive medical monitoring at all times, so some fetal hypoxia cannot be detected and corrected in time. However, fetuses will also send out distress signals in the early stage of hypoxia. Their performance is "losing their temper", which should attract the attention of pregnant women.

Fetal movement changes

: Fetal movement is a normal physiological activity of the fetus, which can be felt by pregnant women at 18-20 weeks of pregnancy. Fetal movements vary from fetus to fetus. Generally, fetal movements of quiet fetuses are softer and less frequent; fetal movements of excited fetuses are large and frequent. If an originally lively fetus suddenly becomes quiet, or an originally quiet fetus suddenly becomes restless, and the fetal movements are less than 10 times/12 hours or more than 40 times/12 hours, it indicates the possibility of intrauterine hypoxia. This is caused by the fetus trying to reduce oxygen consumption or by hypoxia affecting the central nervous system. Pregnant women can count fetal movements in a seated or lying position. Count 1 hour each morning, noon and night at a fixed time every day. Add the three times and multiply by 4 to get the number of fetal movements in 12 hours.

Abnormal fetal heart rate

: The normal fetal heart rate is regular and powerful, 120-160 times per minute. If the fetal position is normal, it will be on the left or right side of the pregnant woman's lower abdomen. On the side where the back is located, the husband can listen with the help of simple instruments. Before the fetal movement decreases, fetal heart rate tachycardia appears. If it exceeds 160 beats/min, it is a sign of early fetal hypoxia. If the fetal movement decreases or stops, and the fetal heart rate is less than 120 beats/min, it is late stage fetal hypoxia. The location for listening to the fetal heart rate should be at the location designated by the doctor, but it should be noted that if the fetal heart rate is normal, listening should be done 20 minutes apart; if the fetal heart rate is fast, listening should be repeated when there is no fetal movement.

Growth arrest

: The growth of the fetus will also be retarded after hypoxia. The growth of the fetus can be measured by measuring the height of the uterine fundus (the distance from the top of the pubic symphysis to the highest point of the uterine fundus). Under normal circumstances, after 28 weeks of pregnancy, the baby should increase by about 1 cm per week. Pregnant women can take measurements regularly at home or in the hospital. If there is no growth for 2 weeks, further examination should be done.

Once pregnant women catch the above signals, they should go to the hospital in time to clearly diagnose whether the fetus is hypoxic in the womb, so as to correct the cause and ensure the smooth and healthy growth of the fetus.

What to do if the fetus is hypoxic

First of all, if you want to know whether the fetus is hypoxic in the mother's body, you can feel it through fetal movement. The state of hypoxia means that the fetus moves too frequently. The fetus feels restless, which is usually a sign of hypoxia.

In addition, try not to lie flat when lying down, but choose to lie on your side so as not to put pressure on the baby. You should stay calm, don't be too excited, and maintain a stable mentality.

Another thing to note is that when the air is not circulating well, you usually feel hypoxic first, and the fetus will also be hypoxic. For example, if you take a long bath or the water is too hot. Two months after pregnancy, due to As the fetus becomes larger and presses on the mother's heart, it will feel hypoxic. If possible, it should inhale oxygen for half an hour every day.

The above is an introduction to

the symptoms of fetal hypoxia in pregnant women

. Pregnant mothers should note that too much or too little amniotic fluid can also cause fetal hypoxia. Fetal hypoxia often occurs in the third trimester of pregnancy, so expectant mothers should pay attention to late pregnancy examinations.