The impact of unstable fetal heart rate on the fetus

When the fetus develops to a certain stage, pregnant women will check the fetal heart rate, because the fetal heart rate greatly affects the health and even life safety of the fetus. If the fetal heart rate is unstable, it means that there are certain problems with the fetus. If it is not adjusted in time, it will have a great impact on the baby's development. Below we will introduce in detail the causes, coping methods and precautions of fetal heart rate instability.

1. Causes of unstable fetal heart rate

For most young people today, women will experience various changes after pregnancy, such as weight, uterine height, heart rate, fetal heart rate, etc. The so-called fetal heart rate is the heartbeat of the fetus. In life, many pregnant women become anxious because of abnormal fetal heart rate. As we all know, if the fetus feels uncomfortable in the mother's belly, it will send a distress signal to the mother, which is the most common fetal heart rate abnormality in clinical practice. Clinically, fetal heart rate abnormalities manifest in various ways, and an excessively high fetal heart rate is the most common one. Therefore, it is very necessary for women to have regular check-ups after they become pregnant, so that they can understand whether the fetus is developing well in the mother's belly. Once any abnormality is found, timely adjustment can be made.

2. What to do if the fetal heart rate is unstable

First: As the baby grows, the range of fetal heart rate changes will become larger and larger (as long as it is within the normal range, there is nothing wrong) because the baby will move. As the baby grows, the fetal movement will become stronger and stronger. When the baby moves, the baby's heart rate will speed up, just like our exercise will speed up the heart rate. In addition, the mother's exercise will also affect the baby's heart rate

Second: Find out the reason why the fetal heart rate is too high: Improper diet, emotional instability, fever, etc. are all causes of high fetal heart rate. Staying away from these causes can ensure the health of the fetus. For example, if a pregnant woman is nervous or tired, her fetal heart rate may be faster. At this time, she can choose to lie on her left side to relieve the rapid fetal heart rate.

Third: Because of hypoxia: If the above cannot explain the phenomenon of high fetal heart rate, then consider whether the fetus is suffering from intrauterine hypoxia. At this time, the expectant mother should pay attention to rest and fetal heart monitoring. For example, if the fetal heart rate is always too fast, you should be alert to the possibility of chronic intrauterine hypoxia. Then you should consider going to the hospital for appropriate oxygen inhalation and hospitalization for observation.

3. Notes:

The general fetal heart rate is between 120 and 160 beats per minute. However, if the fetal heart rate is not within this range, it must be taken seriously. However, pregnant women should not worry too much and should go to the hospital for examination and diagnosis in time, and then make targeted adjustments.