How long does it take for the fetus to have a heartbeat?

Every woman has the right to be a mother. Having a child will add a lot of joy to the family. Now that living conditions are better, pregnant women are treated as national treasures. What many women are concerned about is how long it takes for the embryo to form a fetal heartbeat. If you also want to know this, please continue reading. After reading this, you will have some understanding of this common sense, which is also beneficial for every new parent.

1. What is fetal heart rate?

The fetal heart rate is the heartbeat of the fetus. As the saying goes, "the fetal heart rate and the mother's heart rate are in perfect harmony." The fetal heart rate and fetal movement can convey a lot of information to the expectant mother. There may be a certain correlation between the fetal heart rate and the pregnant woman's heartbeat: if the pregnant woman's heartbeat is fast, the fetal heart rate will also speed up; if the pregnant woman's heartbeat is slow, the fetal heart rate will also slow down. It can reflect whether the fetus is healthy.

2. What is fetal heart rate monitoring?

Fetal heart rate monitoring is the abbreviation of fetal heart rate, fetal movement and uterine contraction chart. It uses an electronic fetal heart rate monitor to record the fetal heart rate curve and uterine contraction pressure waveform for clinical analysis. It is the main detection method for correctly evaluating the condition of the fetus in the uterus. It uses microwave technology and is harmless to the child. You only need to buy a fetal heart rate monitor. Especially after the fourth month of pregnancy, it is very important to monitor the baby yourself. The interesting thing is that sometimes you can even hear the baby burping.

3. Contents of fetal heart rate monitoring examination

Fetal heart rate monitoring is regulated by the sympathetic and parasympathetic nerves. By recording the instantaneous changes in the fetal heart rate through the curve of the monitoring graph, we can understand the reaction of the fetal heart rate during fetal movement and uterine contraction, so as to infer whether the fetus in the uterus is suffering from hypoxia.

4. Safety of fetal heart rate monitoring

Fetal heart rate monitoring uses the principle of ultrasound to monitor the condition of the fetus in the uterus and is safe for the fetus.

5. When should fetal heart rate monitoring begin?

Generally, self-monitoring is not allowed before 15 weeks of pregnancy. For pregnant women between 15 and 28 weeks of gestation, it is safe to measure three times a day for one minute each time. For pregnant women after 28 weeks of pregnancy, the fetus is fully differentiated and the time and frequency of monitoring can be extended. For high-risk pregnant women after 35 weeks of pregnancy (for example, pregnant women with gestational hypertension, hyperthyroidism, etc.), they should be hospitalized and have the fetal heart rate continuously monitored using a fetal heart rate monitor. If necessary, continuous monitoring can be provided for a long time (more than 1 hour).

Now everyone should have a deep understanding of how long it takes for the embryo to form a fetal heartbeat. I hope that women who are already pregnant can go for more physical examinations. This is also for the health of the pregnant woman and the baby in her belly, and the quality of the baby born will be much higher. If you find that the fetal heart rate in your belly is abnormal, you should pay attention to it and it is best to receive treatment in a regular hospital.