Symptoms of hypoxia in pregnant women

It takes a long ten months for a baby to be born successfully in the pregnant woman's belly. The baby needs to eat to provide nutrition while in the mother's womb. Many babies are in roughly the same position in their mother's belly. If the umbilical cord is wrapped around the baby's neck or the baby is in an incorrect position, he or she may suffer from hypoxia, which can be fatal over time. Let's take a look at what symptoms pregnant women will experience if their baby suffers from hypoxia.

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 disease, this phenomenon does not require special treatment. However, if the feeling of chest tightness or breathlessness is very severe, daily activities are restricted, and you cannot lie flat, then you should go to the hospital for electrocardiogram, heart function, ultrasound and other examinations.

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.

4. Sleeping on the left side: It is best to sleep on the left side, which is beneficial to the oxygen supply to the fetus.

5. Pay attention to your environment, make sure the house is well ventilated, and eat a balanced diet.

Causes of hypoxia in pregnant women

During pregnancy, the pregnant woman's body undergoes a series of changes and her oxygen demand is about twice that of an ordinary person. Tests have shown that every pregnant woman suffers from hypoxia to varying degrees. Timely and regular oxygen supplementation can not only prevent various symptoms of hypoxia, but also help to keep the fetus safe and protect it, and effectively improve the baby's IQ and developmental ability.

Signs of fetal hypoxia

Clinical studies have confirmed that fetal hypoxia is the main cause of stillbirth, neonatal illness or 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 discovered and corrected in time. However, the fetus will also send out distress signals in the early stages of hypoxia, and their manifestation is temper tantrums, which should attract the attention of pregnant women.

Changes in fetal movement Fetal movement is a normal physiological activity of the fetus, which can be felt by pregnant women at 18-20 weeks of pregnancy. The fetal movement varies for different fetuses. Generally, the fetal movement of a quiet fetus is gentler and less frequent, while the fetal movement of an excited fetus is larger and more frequent. If a originally lively fetus suddenly becomes quiet, or a originally quiet fetus suddenly becomes restless, and the fetal movement is less than 10 times/12 hours or more than 40 times/12 hours, it indicates the possibility of fetal intrauterine hypoxia. This is because the fetus is trying to reduce oxygen consumption or because hypoxia affects the central nervous system. Pregnant women can calculate fetal movements while sitting or lying down. They should count for one hour at fixed times in the morning, noon and evening. The total of three times should be multiplied by 4, which is the number of fetal movements in 12 hours.

Abnormal fetal heart rate: A normal fetal heart rate is regular and strong, at 120-160 beats per minute. If the fetal position is normal, it will be on the left or right side of the pregnant woman's lower abdomen, where the fetal back is located. The husband can listen to it with the help of simple instruments. Before the fetal movement decreases, the fetal heart rate becomes too frequent. If it exceeds 160 beats/minute, 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/minute, it is a sign of late fetal hypoxia. The position for listening to the fetal heart rate should be at the position specified by the doctor, but it should be noted that if the fetal heart rate is normal, it should be listened to again after 20 minutes; if the fetal heart rate is fast, it should be listened to again when there is no fetal movement.

Growth arrest Fetal growth will also be slowed after hypoxia. The growth of the fetus can be determined 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, the diameter of the breasts should increase by about 1 cm per week after the 28th week of pregnancy. Pregnant women can measure their blood pressure regularly at home or in the hospital. If there is no growth for 2 weeks, further investigation should be done.

Once pregnant women catch the above signals, they should go to the hospital in time to make a clear diagnosis of whether the fetus is suffering from hypoxia in the uterus, so as to correct the cause and ensure the smooth and healthy growth of the fetus.