How good is the fetal index at 30 weeks?

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The article is professionally advised by an Obstetrician and Gynecologist.
The 30-week fetal index helps mothers get the clearest picture of the fetus when the mother and child have gone through more than two-thirds of the pregnancy. Through the indicators, the mother will make more appropriate adjustments in nutrition and health care so that the baby is fully supported, and the mother prepares her health to give birth.
So what is the fetal index at 30 weeks of age? We invite you to learn through the following article.

1. What is the 30-week fetal index?

Fetal index at 30 weeks includes factors such as:
Fetal weight index. Fetal length. Amniotic fluid level. Fetal heart rate. Through the above indicators, the doctor will predict how the fetus is developing in the last 3 months of pregnancy.

2. How good is the fetal index at 30 weeks?

Through regular prenatal visits, the doctor will inform the mother of the full results of the current prenatal visit including the fetal ultrasound index, compared with the normal development index to assess the development. baby's. Biparietal diameter index, head and abdomen circumference, and femur length will be different in each baby. The deviation may be due to genetic factors, maternal nutrition or fetal body structure.
When you have an ultrasound, you should pay attention to the following indicators:
The average weight of 30 weeks pregnant is 1,396 kg. The length from head to butt is about 40.5 cm. The fetal biparietal diameter is about 76mm. The length of the femur is about 56mm.

3. Instructing mothers to read 30 weeks' fetal readings

Before learning how to read fetal index at 30 weeks, mothers should refer to the following parameters:
Gestational age 30+0 is 30 weeks' gestation. 30 + 1 week of pregnancy is equivalent to 30 weeks of pregnancy. 30 + 2 weeks of pregnancy is equivalent to 30 weeks and two days of pregnancy. Here is the basic 30 week pregnancy index table:

Details of 30-week-old fetal index table EAccording to the above index, the doctor has understood the baby's development and will give the mother appropriate advice. If the biparietal diameter, the circumference of the abdomen, head and If the length of the femur is larger or smaller than the allowable limit, the doctor will advise the pregnant mother on appropriate nutrition. If the indicators are within normal limits, the fingernails and toenails develop, the baby's skin is smoother, the fetus is growing well. The baby has active activities in the womb such as stretching movements, rotating many positions, ... At 30 weeks of pregnancy, the baby's lungs are not yet complete, the immune system is still developing. Most pregnant women want their baby to be healthy and develop comprehensively. Therefore, knowing the 30-week-old fetal index will help the mother have a better overview of the baby.
From the 30th week of pregnancy, pregnant women begin to enter a sensitive period throughout pregnancy, even small abnormalities can be a sign of bad health for mother and baby. If not properly cared for, it will affect the development of the fetus, causing the mother to give birth prematurely. Therefore, starting from this stage, you should have regular antenatal check-ups and notify your doctor when any unusual symptoms appear.
To protect the health of the mother and baby comprehensively as well as help the mother feel more secure during labor, Vinmec provides a package Maternity service. With this package, the mother will have regular antenatal check-ups and routine tests to monitor her health. After having the examination results, the doctor will analyze and advise on nutrition and rest suitable for the mother's health condition and the development of the baby.
In addition, the fetus is monitored for fetal heart rate and uterine contractions by obstetric monitor at 37-40 weeks of expected time of delivery. If the baby is born prematurely, they will be cared for and raised with international standards. Premature births are organized in a methodical manner under the coordination of many specialties: obstetrics, anesthesiology, and especially neonatology and paediatrics. This helps to reduce the risks and increase the effectiveness of treatment for health problems that premature babies may have.

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