How long does hypoxia affect the fetus during pregnancy?

Considering the healthy growth of the fetus, pregnant women must be careful about every aspect of life during pregnancy. When the fetus is growing healthily in the pregnant woman's belly, it also needs oxygen supply. Therefore, if the pregnant woman suffers from hypoxia, it will have a huge impact on the healthy growth of the fetus. Under normal circumstances, how long does it take for a pregnant woman to be deprived of oxygen before it directly affects the growth of the fetus?

How long does hypoxia affect the fetus during pregnancy?

If a pregnant woman is deprived of oxygen, it will have a great impact on the fetus. A serious impact will cause the baby's brain to develop insufficiently, resulting in brain damage, mental retardation or stupidity. In addition, it can easily be detrimental to normal delivery because it may cause cerebral palsy in the fetus during the delivery process.

During pregnancy, pregnant women have to supply the growth and development of the fetus, so the burden on various systems such as the circulatory system, respiratory system, and urinary system will increase. The blood volume will gradually increase, the heart rate will increase, and the lung ventilation will increase. Many people feel "lack of oxygen" and often need to take a deep breath to feel comfortable. This is a normal phenomenon. If you are healthy and have no heart or lung diseases, this phenomenon does not require special treatment. But if the feeling of chest tightness or breathlessness is very serious, daily activities are restricted, and you cannot lie flat, then you should go to the hospital for electrocardiogram, heart function, ultrasound and other examinations. What should pregnant women do if they lack oxygen?

1. First of all, you must have a clear understanding psychologically that there are great individual differences in the reaction to pregnancy. You must keep a good mood and don't be overly nervous. If all indicators are normal and the fetal growth and development are in line with normal rules, symptomatic treatment can be given, such as oxygen inhalation, regular fetal monitoring, and biophysical assessment. Do not be overly nervous or anxious.

2. Ensure the supply of dietary nutrition. If necessary, intravenous nutrient solution can be used to enhance physical fitness.

3. Oxygen care during pregnancy: Oxygen inhalation (low oxygen) 3 times a day, 3 to 5 minutes each time. Appropriate oxygen inhalation by pregnant women to a certain extent can prevent and treat various symptoms of hypoxia and promote the healthy development of the fetus.