What to do when the fetus lacks oxygen?

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Lack of oxygen in the fetus can lead to conditions such as low birth weight, premature birth, malnutrition ... or worse, growth retardation, depending on the level of oxygen deficiency. After birth, neonatal cerebral hypoxia has a high risk of disability and death, with more than 25% of infants having cerebral sequelae and an increased risk of death at 18 months.

1. Causes of fetal lack of oxygen

Cause from the mother The amount of oxygen that the fetus receives is mostly transferred from the mother's body. Therefore, if there is not enough oxygen in the mother's blood, the fetus will be deprived of oxygen. Pregnant women with one of the following diseases will easily experience hypoxia in the blood:
High blood pressure during pregnancy, chronic kidney inflammation will make the small arteries not get enough oxygen Mother have heart disease, lung or Anemia during pregnancy also causes red blood cells to not have the necessary amount of oxygen. Pregnant women with asthma are at risk for fetal hypoxia Carbon monoxide poisoning, acute infections ... also cause the baby in the womb to be deprived of oxygen Cause from the fetus Congenital, internal bleeding, fetal malformations are also likely to have this condition In addition to the above causes, the pregnancy, holding a piece of the umbilical cord too tightly or the mother is in an oxygen-deficient environment during pregnancy can also cause the fetus to lack oxygen

2. How dangerous is the fetus without oxygen?

Fetal hypoxia can lead to conditions such as low birth weight, premature birth, malnutrition... or worse, growth retardation depending on the level of oxygen deficiency.
After birth, neonatal cerebral hypoxia has a high risk of disability and death, with more than 25% of children having cerebral sequelae such as cerebral palsy, blindness, growth retardation and increased risk of death. died at 18 months.

3. The fetus lacks oxygen what to do?

When detecting that the fetus lacks oxygen, it is best for the mother to go to the hospital to be examined and supplement oxygen for the baby with specialized machines. This is an effective way to improve the mother's condition as well as increase the oxygen concentration in the blood to transmit to the fetus.
Besides, to avoid the risk of hypoxia in the fetus, pregnant women need to maintain a lying position on the left side. This is an effective way to increase the blood supply to the fetus in the uterus, reducing the risk of the baby being deprived of oxygen.

Lack of oxygen to the brain in an infant requiring airway clearance and respiratory support; evaluate active cooling and initiate passive cooling; monitor breathing rate, SpO2, temperature and blood pressure,...
Parents should take their children to the doctor as soon as they notice signs of a lack of oxygen to the brain. Vinmec International General Hospital has a team of well-trained and experienced pediatric specialists who will examine, diagnose and provide a reasonable treatment plan for pediatric patients suffering from lack of oxygen to the brain. .

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