Weak fetal heart rate and low progesterone

Weak fetal heart rate and low progesterone are common conditions in obstetrics. This condition generally indicates that the fetus is not developing well and may be related to genetic factors. When this happens, some people use treatment methods to preserve the fetus. If the situation is more serious, it is best to perform a uterine curettage in time to recover health as soon as possible so as to prepare for another pregnancy, thus ensuring the health of the fetus as much as possible. Let’s learn about the causes of weak fetal heart rate.

Fetal heart rate monitoring helps obstetricians understand the health of the fetus. It can visually observe fetal movements and the reaction of the fetal heart rate during uterine contractions, thereby determining whether the fetus is suffering from hypoxia. Next, let’s take a look at the obstetrician’s analysis of the causes of weak fetal heart rate. Reasons for weak fetal heart rate Generally speaking, the fetal heart rate can be measured by instruments as early as 10 weeks of pregnancy. Currently, the more commonly used Doppler high-sensitivity instruments can hear heartbeats like horse hoofbeats when the fetus is 10 or 12 weeks old. However, some hospitals may use a regular stethoscope, in which case the fetal heartbeat cannot be tracked until 17-18 weeks.

The normal fetal heart rate is regular and strong, like the ticking of a clock. It is normal if it is between 120 beats/minute and 160 beats/minute, so expectant mothers can rest assured. If the fetal heart rate remains above 160 for more than 10 minutes, it indicates that the fetal heart rate is abnormal. If the fetal heart rate is <120 times>160 times/minute, you can repeat the listening once every 10-20 minutes. If it is still abnormal, it indicates fetal intrauterine hypoxia. If the fetal heart rate is within the abnormal range and accompanied by irregular fetal heart rhythm, it indicates that the fetal hypoxia is more serious. Once an abnormal fetal heart rate is detected, the expectant mother should seek medical attention immediately and not be careless or delay.

If the fetal heart rate is weak, it may be because the expectant mother stayed up late and did not get enough sleep the day before the fetal heart monitoring, or was overly tired and did not eat breakfast that day. Also, before fetal heart monitoring, you should lie down in bed and calm down, wait for a few minutes before performing fetal heart monitoring. The fetal position during fetal heart monitoring and the position captured by the instrument are also key. Incorrect position will also lead to weak fetal heart rate. If everything is normal but the fetal heart rate is lower than 120 or higher than 160, it means the fetal heart rate is weak and the fetus is likely to be suffering from hypoxia. If you feel chest tightness and difficulty breathing, please seek medical attention immediately. The doctor will give you oxygen or appropriate treatment depending on the situation.