Can uterine contractions cause fetal arrest?

Normal uterine contractions are a common physiological reaction, but if they are too frequent, it will have a huge impact on pregnant women and may even lead to fetal arrest. Fetal arrest means that the fetus has stopped developing, which falls into the category of miscarriage. In cases where uterine contractions are particularly severe, they must be checked and treated in a timely manner.

1. Will uterine contractions cause fetal arrest?

Uterine contraction is the contraction of the uterus, which usually occurs when the baby is about to be born. Fetal arrest means that the embryo does not develop. Fetal arrest basically means that the progesterone level is relatively low and the baby stops growing. Vaginal bleeding often occurs after strong uterine contractions. This is a symptom of threatened abortion, and fetal growth retardation will generally not occur. Fetal growth retardation is usually caused by abnormal cessation of embryo development, which will then cause uterine contractions and bleeding. Prolonged fetal growth retardation can cause maternal coagulation dysfunction. Once fetal growth retardation is confirmed, the pregnancy should be terminated in time.

2. What is fetal arrest?

Fetal arrest refers to the cessation of embryo development due to some reason in early pregnancy. Ultrasound examination may show an irregular fetal bud or fetal shape in the gestational sac, no fetal heartbeat, or a withered gestational sac. Clinically, it falls into the category of miscarriage or stillbirth. There are many reasons for fetal growth retardation.

3. Symptoms of embryonic arrest

If embryonic arrest occurs, all pregnancy reactions of the pregnant woman will gradually disappear. First of all, there will be no more early pregnancy reactions such as nausea and vomiting, and the feeling of breast swelling will also be reduced. Then there will be vaginal bleeding, usually dark red bloody leucorrhea. Finally, there may be lower abdominal pain and expulsion of the embryo. The above symptoms vary from person to person. Some people may not even show any signs, but may directly experience abdominal pain and then miscarriage, or the embryo may stop developing without any symptoms and be discovered through routine B-ultrasound examination.

4. Methods to prevent fetal arrest

1. Psychological relaxation

Women who are preparing to become pregnant should not worry too much about it, whether they or their friends have experienced fetal growth retardation. Tension and stress can lead to endocrine imbalance in the body, which is also detrimental to the healthy development of the embryo and fetus.

2. Pre-pregnancy preparation

Female friends should have an appropriate preparation period, pay attention to a balanced diet, regular life, physical exercise, pre-pregnancy check-ups, etc., and actively participate in health classes specially prepared for expectant mothers at the Women and Children's Hospital, communicate more with doctors, and fully understand various pregnancy knowledge before, during and after pregnancy.