Fetal heart rate is too fast

The condition of a fast fetal heart rate is related to the living environment of the fetus. Because the fetus lives in the uterus, if there is hypoxia, the fetal heartbeat will speed up. At this time, we can feel the fetal beating more obviously. In addition, if the mother has diseases such as hyperthyroidism, it will also cause the fetal heart rate to speed up. You can learn about the reasons for the fast fetal heartbeat.

What is the cause of the fetal heartbeat?

Under normal circumstances, the fetal heartbeat is about 120 to 160 times per minute. If the heartbeat exceeds 160 per minute, it means that the heartbeat is too fast. The fetal heart rate is not fixed. It will change with the changes in the environment in the uterus. Generally, when the fetus is stimulated or lacks oxygen, it can cause the fetal heart rate to be too fast. Although fetal hypoxia in the uterus is the main cause of fetal tachycardia, there are other reasons that can cause fetal tachycardia. If the mother herself suffers from some diseases, such as hyperthyroidism, the mother's heartbeat is very fast, then the fetal heartbeat will increase. In addition, if the mother takes some medications at a certain stage, it will also cause the fetus to have a tachycardia. This needs to be treated differently.

What to do if the fetus' heartbeat is too fast

If an abnormal fetal heartbeat occurs, it is necessary to find out the cause of the abnormal fetal heartbeat and then deal with it in a targeted manner. If it is caused by the mother's illness, it is necessary to consult the attending physician and deal with it according to the doctor's advice. If the abnormal fetal heartbeat is caused by certain drugs, the situation will improve after stopping the drugs. If the abnormality is caused by fetal hypoxia in the uterus, the mother needs to go to the hospital for oxygen inhalation, but pay attention to the time of oxygen inhalation, and it is best not to exceed thirty minutes each time.

To sum up, there is a normal range for fetal heartbeat frequency. If it exceeds this normal value or is lower than this value, you should pay enough attention to it. This is the baby in the belly sending a distress signal to the outside world. You should go to the hospital immediately to report the situation to the doctor. After finding out the cause, take measures to ensure the safety of the fetus.