What are the symptoms of fetal hypoxia at 8 months of pregnancy? What should I do if the fetus is hypoxic at 8 months of pregnancy?

We all know that after a woman becomes pregnant, her body will undergo various changes and she will encounter various problems throughout the pregnancy. Fetal hypoxia is one of the more common conditions, and many pregnant mothers will encounter this situation. So what are the symptoms of fetal hypoxia in eight months of pregnancy? Let's take a closer look!

What are the symptoms of fetal hypoxia in eight months of pregnancy?

Fetal hypoxia means that the fetus cannot breathe smoothly in the mother's womb, which may lead to abnormal fetal movement, changes in fetal heart rate and developmental delay.

1. Abnormal fetal movement

Changes in the regularity of fetal movement often indicate abnormal fetal movement. For example, the fetus was very active and suddenly became quiet; or the quiet fetus moved very vigorously and became restless. And the fetal movement was less than 10 times in 12 hours, which all indicate possible intrauterine hypoxia.

2. Changes in fetal heart sounds

If you have the habit of listening to the fetal heart rate at home, you can often understand the changes in the fetal heart rate. Place the fetal heart rate monitor on the left or right side of the lower abdomen, so that you can usually hear it, but if the fetal position is not correct, you need to find the position again.

3. Developmental delay

In addition to B-ultrasound examination, whether the fetus is developmentally retarded can also be understood by measuring the height of the uterine fundus. Generally, after 28 weeks of pregnancy, the uterine height increases by about 1 cm per week. If there is no obvious increase for 2 consecutive weeks, further examination is required.

In fact, there are too many reasons why the fetus may suffer from hypoxia in the late pregnancy. For example, the mother may have pregnancy syndrome, placental dysfunction, umbilical cord torsion, etc. Moreover, some health risks of the mother are also causes, such as colds, pneumonia, fever, etc.

What to do if the fetus is hypoxic during pregnancy

1. Go to the hospital in time for fetal heart monitoring to confirm whether the baby's fetal movement is normal.

2. When a pregnant woman suffers from hypoxia, she can take the left side lying position to relieve the symptoms. If the symptoms are not relieved in time, she should be sent to the hospital for oxygen therapy.

3. In the late pregnancy, the pregnant woman's physical condition will become weak. You can supplement more nutrients and eat more protein-rich foods. If there are any abnormal conditions, go to the hospital for examination and treatment in time to avoid missing the best time.

If a pregnant woman experiences hypoxia, she must be examined and treated immediately. She should relax, drink plenty of hot water, eat more fresh vegetables and fruits, ensure a balanced diet, go outdoors more often to bask in the sun, relieve her mood, and get enough sleep. This is not only good for the pregnant mother, but also for the baby's development.

How to prevent fetal hypoxia

1. Sexual intercourse is prohibited in the third trimester to avoid premature birth;

2. Try to lie on your left side, which is conducive to better delivery of nutrients to the placenta;

3. Eat more fresh vegetables and other foods containing dietary fiber to avoid constipation;

4. Count the fetal movements three times a day, pay attention to the fetal heart rate and fetal movement, and monitor the fetal heart rate once a week.

In short, in the late stage of pregnancy, pregnant mothers must pay attention to try not to stand or sit for a long time to avoid affecting blood circulation. And do every prenatal check-up on time, and intervene in time if there is any abnormality.