Does a pregnant woman wearing a mask cause fetal hypoxia?

Most pregnant women are very concerned about whether the fetus will lack oxygen after wearing a protective mask. Nowadays, because the air is not very good, in order to prevent respiratory infections, most pregnant women consider whether wearing a protective mask will be better. In fact, it can maintain the cleanliness of the respiratory system to a certain extent.

The fetus is in the mother's uterus, protected by the amniotic fluid, and connected to the mother through the umbilical cord and embryo to exchange nutrients and metabolism. Therefore, if the pregnant woman wears a mask, it has no direct connection with the fetus and will not affect the development of the fetus. In an environment where the air is not very fresh, pregnant mothers can wear masks, which can also play a preventive role. Generally speaking, it is not recommended to wear a mask that is too thick or too tight during pregnancy to avoid causing breathing difficulties and oxygen deficiency in pregnant women.

For example, if you feel that the baby's fetal movement is too much or too little while wearing a mask, you must go to a ventilated outdoor area as soon as possible to take a deep breath, because that may be a manifestation of fetal intrauterine hypoxia. Pregnant mothers should be cautious when wearing masks, such as avoiding wearing them for too long. Because pregnant women and fetuses have a higher demand for CO2, pregnant women do not need to wear masks for too long.

Protective masks should only be worn in special environments, such as places with a lot of people and sluggish air circulation. Of course, when walking in the suburbs, in order to resist sand and cold, or in a polluted environment, it is necessary to wear a protective mask, but the time should not be too long. In addition, during the flu season, you should also wear a protective mask when going to public places where there may be a lot of germs. Please note that wearing a mask is only one way to prevent respiratory diseases, and maintaining a stable lifestyle is the most important thing.

Main manifestations of fetal hypoxia

If a pregnant woman finds that the baby's fetal movement has changed, or the examination shows that the fetal heartbeat is abnormal or the fetus has stopped growing, it is often manifested as fetal hypoxia. The main manifestations of fetal hypoxia are: First, changes in the baby's fetal movement. Fetal movement is a normal physiological activity of the fetus. Generally, pregnant women can feel the movement of the fetus at 18-20 weeks of pregnancy. The fetal movements of different fetuses are also different. Generally speaking, the fetal movements of quiet fetuses are smaller and the frequency of fetal movements is also less. The fetal movements of excited fetuses are large and frequent. The fetus's oxygen consumption is reduced or insufficient oxygen affects the nerve center, which can cause abnormal activities.