Changes in the baby's body that occur during pregnancy due to a lack of oxygen are called fetal hypoxia. Oxygen deficiency can lead to abnormal embryo development, CNS damage, or fetal growth retardation.
What is fetal hypoxia during pregnancy
Pathological processes occurring in the mother's body, in the placenta or in the fetus lead to hypoxia. Hypoxia is divided into two types - chronic and acute, the latter develops suddenly and can occur during childbirth. Hypoxia is dangerous because the woman does not experience any health problems or discomfort, and the child suffers in the womb. Only a doctor can identify the disease when conducting special studies.
Lack of oxygen is associated with a woman's lifestyle and health. It can be caused by kidney disease, heart failure, pathology of lung development, diabetes mellitus, anemia. Working conditions in which there is a shortage of air or the risk of airway clogging are adversely affected. Abnormal development of pregnancy and fetal disease can also cause hypoxia.
Acute hypoxia, which occurs most often during childbirth, is usually caused by placental abruption, weak or excessive labor, compression of the head.
Symptoms of hypoxia
Hypoxia can be detected by the irregular heartbeat of the fetus with constant jumps or by its significant decrease. Also, studies are prescribed - dopplerometry and cardiography.
Hypoxia treatment
To cure hypoxia, you need to provide blood with oxygen and eliminate the disease that contributes to the development of hypoxia. Patients with fetal hypoxia should be under medical supervision. Regular monitoring of the intrauterine state of the fetus is required. If it raises concerns, the question of delivery is raised.
Consequences of hypoxia
Hypoxia can lead to the death of the fetus or newborn, so it should not be ignored by the doctor. Depending on the duration of pregnancy, hypoxia can cause a delay in the development of the brain, improper laying of the systems and organs of the fetus, congenital defects or spontaneous miscarriage.
Prevention of fetal hypoxia
To prevent oxygen starvation, you need to rest, do special breathing exercises, monitor your weight so as not to provoke shortness of breath. It is imperative to visit a gynecologist every month to monitor the condition of the expectant mother and baby.
