Symptoms of stillbirth at 5 months of pregnancy

Five months of pregnancy is the middle stage of pregnancy. For some reason, the fetus may die, which is a great psychological blow to the pregnant woman. When the fetus dies, it will cause fetal arrest. Pregnant women will feel some symptoms, such as fetal heart rate cessation and disappearance. At this time, the swelling of the breasts will disappear and the abdominal circumference will gradually shrink. If these situations occur, you should seek medical attention in time and do abortion and curettage in time.

Symptoms of stillbirth in five months of pregnancy

1. Fetal movement stops, fetal heart rate disappears, and the uterus stops expanding.

2. The fundus of the uterus and abdominal circumference shrink, and the feeling of breast distension disappears and shrinks.

3. Women who have had fetal death for a long time may suffer from general fatigue, loss of appetite, abdominal distension, postpartum hemorrhage or disseminated intravascular coagulation. ,

What are the common causes of stillbirth?

1. Hypertension during pregnancy

Hypertension in pregnant women during pregnancy can easily hinder the transmission of oxygen and nutrients to the fetus, leading to fetal death due to lack of oxygen or malnutrition.

2. Placental abruption

Placental abruption due to external impact and other reasons is also a common cause of stillbirth.

3. Early rupture of membranes

Early rupture of membranes due to various reasons can easily cause infection in the pregnant woman's uterus, and in severe cases can even lead to fetal death.

4. Anemia in pregnant women

When a woman develops anemia symptoms such as thalassemia during pregnancy, it is also very likely to cause stillbirth.

5. Bacterial infection

If a woman is infected with viruses such as toxoplasmosis and rubella during pregnancy, the fetus may die at 24-27 weeks.

6. Prolonged pregnancy

If the pregnancy period exceeds 42 weeks, it can also lead to fetal distress and cause stillbirth.

7. Dystocia

Dystocia and accidents during delivery, resulting in fetal asphyxiation, are also common causes of stillbirth.

In addition to the above reasons, excessive drinking, smoking, and diabetes during pregnancy may also induce stillbirth to a large extent.

The above is an introduction to the symptoms of stillbirth in five months of pregnancy. The editor reminds that during pregnancy, if a female friend has the above symptoms of stillbirth, she needs to go to the hospital for relevant examinations in time. If it is confirmed that the fetus has died, it needs to be dealt with as soon as possible, otherwise it may seriously affect the mother's health and even endanger the mother's life.