What are the symptoms of fetal hypoxia in pregnant women?
Disease description:
I've been pregnant for 5 months and will soon be entering the 6th month. Because I have been working while sitting most of the time, initially I maintained an upright posture in the upper body. However, after prolonged sitting, I tend to slouch. Could this have any negative effects on the fetus? I would like to understand this better. What symptoms might indicate fetal hypoxia (lack of oxygen) inside the womb?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Zhao Xiaodong
When fetal intrauterine hypoxia occurs, pregnant women may experience various symptoms, mainly including abnormal fetal movement, physical discomfort, and possible symptoms of spontaneous abortion. Specifically:
1. **Abnormal fetal movement**: Pregnant women may feel excessive fetal movement, decreased fetal movement, or even complete cessation of fetal movement, which is the most common manifestation of fetal intrauterine hypoxia.
2. **Physical discomfort**: Pregnant women may experience symptoms such as shortness of breath, dizziness, fatigue, palpitations, nausea, and vomiting, which may represent maternal responses to fetal intrauterine hypoxia. In addition, pregnant women may develop abnormal swelling, especially in the ankles and legs.
3. **Symptoms of spontaneous abortion**: If fetal intrauterine hypoxia persists for a prolonged period, it may lead to fetal death and subsequently trigger symptoms of spontaneous abortion, such as vaginal bleeding, lower abdominal pain, and uterine contractions.
If any of the above symptoms occur, prompt medical evaluation is necessary to ensure the safety of both mother and baby. Furthermore, regular prenatal checkups and following the physician's recommendations for pregnancy monitoring and examinations are also very important.
