The fetus is overweight, what to do?

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Fetal weight gain too fast is not good. In addition to increasing the risk of having a cesarean section, an overweight fetus also has many potential diseases such as diabetes, causing complications for mother and baby during and after birth. So what should mothers pay attention to when detecting overweight?

1. When is considered an overweight baby?

Pregnant women can refer to the weight of the fetus by month:
From the 1st to 3rd month of pregnancy: Usually weighs about 14g From the 4th to 7th month of pregnancy: Weighs about 900-1300g From the third month 8 - End of pregnancy: Weighs about 2900-3400g Babies born with a weight of 4kg are considered big babies. Fetal weight depends on many factors such as:
Genetics, race and gestational age: The leading factor has been pre-established, deciding almost 1/3 of the weight of the fetus. . Usually, the age of birth under 18 and over 40 years old, the fetal weight is smaller than the reproductive age.
The number of pregnancies and the interval between the two births : The baby is usually smaller than the next one. Related to the fact that the distance after giving birth is too close to the previous time, the mother's body has not been able to recover, the fetus is lighter.
Mother's health and condition: If the mother's condition is low, the baby's resistance is poor, it is also difficult for the baby to develop well. If the mother has endocrine diseases such as diabetes or obesity, the fetal weight is larger than normal.
Sex and fetal disease itself: Usually, a boy's weight will be heavier than a girl's.
Nutrition of pregnant mother: If the baby is ensured to take care of a proper diet with adequate nutrients, micro- and macro-nutrients, the fetus will develop a more standard weight. In addition, it also depends on the absorption capacity of the pregnant woman through the diet to have good nutrition for the baby to absorb. Many pregnant women during pregnancy often try to focus on nutrition, leading to the fetus having an excess weight and this is also not a good sign, with many potential risks.

2. Risks encountered if the fetus is overweight

Babies with excess weight can endanger the health of the baby and mother during pregnancy. Children themselves can be at risk of hypoglycemia because they do not have enough blood sugar when insulin is still present in the body.
Baby may have slow crying reflex, weak cry, easy to stop breathing intermittently, not moving and fainting episodes after the baby is born. In case of prolonged labor with too low blood sugar levels, it can lead to brain damage and leave memory sequels, reducing children's intelligence later on.
In addition, the baby is too heavy will put the mother at risk of difficult to deliver the lower tract. In addition, the risks of bleeding, uterine atony, and damage to the perineum also increase if the pregnant woman's pelvis cannot expand enough to match the size of the fetus
Need to closely monitor the development of the child. About: Postpartum lung disease, risk of respiratory failure, risk of obesity, postpartum metabolic disorders.

3. Notes for pregnant women with overweight babies

Fetal growth too fast can potentially lead to miscarriage, premature birth. As soon as the mother discovers this phenomenon, the first thing to do is to adjust the diet:
Adjust the diet: Mother should choose low-calorie foods such as fresh fruits and vegetables. Eating a lot of these foods ensures adequate nutrition and does not let the fetus grow too quickly. Limit eating a lot of sugar and starch, choose low-calorie foods Divide meals into small meals: Split meals during the day to help the digestive system work at its maximum and absorb all nutrients, preventing Prevents absorption of excess substances. Therefore, the fetus does not gain too much weight. Exercise regularly: Maintaining exercise during pregnancy not only improves mood, but also accelerates metabolism, calories and fat are converted into energy faster and more perfectly. Thanks to that, the mother does not gain weight quickly and the baby in the belly also develops evenly.

Weight control: Mother's weight directly affects the development of the fetus in the womb. Mothers who gain too much weight need to pay more attention in their diet, activity and exercise regimen. Avoid the situation that the fetus also grows too quickly, affecting the process of being born later. Before giving birth, it is necessary to have regular antenatal check-ups and closely monitor the health of mother and baby. Monitor blood sugar, blood pressure, measure fetal heart rate, signs such as edema, hypertension, urine test. Need to go to the hospital immediately when headache, dizziness, dizziness, weight gain of more than 01 kg / 1 week.
Recheck fasting blood sugar and 2 hours after eating to detect gestational diabetes. You should have a pregnancy test and based on the test results, your doctor will give you specific instructions. It is important that you monitor your baby's movements throughout the day.
Need to see a Cardiologist 3 weeks after birth and an Endocrinologist 4-6 weeks after giving birth.

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