What are the symptoms of stillbirth during pregnancy

Many pregnant women will experience many uncomfortable symptoms during pregnancy, such as nausea, vomiting, general fatigue, etc. Many symptoms are normal reactions during pregnancy, but some symptoms cannot be ignored because they are directly related to the health and safety of the fetus. This article will give a detailed introduction to the symptoms of stillbirth, hoping to attract the attention of pregnant women. Once any discomfort such as stillbirth is found, it is recommended to seek medical treatment immediately.

What are the symptoms of stillbirth during pregnancy?

What are the symptoms of stillbirth in early pregnancy? Some doctors said that the symptoms of stillbirth in some pregnant women in the early stages of pregnancy are not very obvious. There was a clinical case where a pregnant woman felt a little unwell and went to the hospital for a check-up, only to find that the fetus was already dead. Some pregnant women will experience a small amount of vaginal bleeding or abdominal pain in the early stages of pregnancy, while some pregnant women will find that the original early pregnancy symptoms such as nausea and vomiting gradually disappear. If we analyze the symptoms of stillbirth in early pregnancy specifically, they can be roughly manifested in the following situations:

1. If the fetal movement stops and the breast swelling disappears, and if after examination it is found that the uterus no longer continues to grow, the weight decreases, and the fetal heart rate disappears, it is very likely that the fetus is stillborn.

2. Most dead fetuses can be expelled on their own, but if the pregnant woman has not expelled the dead fetus within 3 weeks, she will experience serious symptoms of dead fetus such as general fatigue, loss of appetite, abdominal distension, heavy bleeding, etc.

3. Ultrasound examination of dead fetus may indicate disappearance of fetal movement and fetal heart rate, and sometimes the fetal head is deformed.

It is recommended that if a pregnant woman finds any abnormal phenomenon during pregnancy, such as the above-mentioned symptoms of stillbirth, she should go to the hospital for examination immediately and receive timely treatment.

Causes of stillbirth in early pregnancy

What are the causes of stillbirth in early pregnancy? Although this issue is not an easy topic for some friends, female friends know more about the causes of stillbirth, which can serve as a good warning for them to take precautionary measures to prevent stillbirth.

The causes of stillbirth in early pregnancy are usually as follows:

1. Chromosomal abnormality: Whether it is sperm or egg, as long as the chromosomes carrying genetic material are abnormal, even if a fertilized egg is formed, the embryo will not develop normally. Therefore, if there is a history of genetic disease in the family, a medical diagnosis and pre-pregnancy physical examination should be conducted before pregnancy.

2. Smoking or alcoholism: Smoking and alcoholism in men will affect the quality of sperm, while smoking and alcoholism in women will not only affect reproductive ability, but also cause fetal malformations, and in severe cases, stillbirth.

3. Viral infection: If the pregnant mother is infected with viruses such as rubella, cytomegalovirus, measles virus, hepatitis B virus, etc. in the early stages of pregnancy, these viruses may be fatal to the fetus.

4. Taking drugs that affect fetal development: Many expectant mothers mistakenly take cold medicines and other drugs without knowing they are pregnant. The ingredients in these drugs may affect fetal development and health.

5. Placental factors: Placental abruption, placenta previa, etc., lead to insufficient oxygen supply to the placenta, causing fetal deprivation and death.

6. The pregnant mother has chronic diseases: The pregnant mother has serious chronic diseases, such as diabetes, hypertension, heart disease, viral hepatitis, etc., and long-term medication will affect the life and health of the fetus.

7. Exposure to radiation or electromagnetic radiation: Pregnant mothers are exposed to large amounts of radiation by taking X-rays without knowing it.

How to avoid stillbirth in pregnancy

Pregnancy is an important stage in every woman's life. From taking supplements in preparation for pregnancy to paying attention to this and that after pregnancy, the arrival of the baby brings happiness and surprise to expectant mothers, but also makes them full of various worries. Among them, the occurrence of stillbirth in early pregnancy is the thing that expectant mothers worry about the most and the thing they least want to experience. In order to successfully and safely conceive a baby, pregnant mothers must clearly understand how to avoid stillbirth.

1. Use medication with caution during pregnancy

The first 4-6 weeks of pregnancy is the period of fetal organ formation. The baby during this period is very susceptible to influences from the mother. If the pregnant mother takes medicine indiscriminately, many drugs can enter the fetus through the placenta. Drugs that enter the fetus are likely to have an impact on the fetus. At the very least, it will affect fetal development, and at worst it may cause fetal malformation, miscarriage, or abdominal stillbirth.

2. Avoid viral infection

During the first 2-3 months of pregnancy, the fetus is very sensitive to viruses, because some viruses such as herpes simplex virus, measles virus, hepatitis B virus, influenza virus, etc. can cause fetal malformations, and in severe cases can even lead to fetal death. Therefore, pregnant mothers should try to avoid going to public places as much as possible in the early stages of pregnancy to prevent viral infection.

3. Avoid toxic chemicals

Chemical industrial toxins such as benzene, chloroprene, nitrosamines, lead and highly toxic pesticides may cause fetal malformations, and excessive exposure to detergents can easily cause miscarriage.

4. Avoid tobacco, alcohol, tea and coffee

Strong tea and coffee have a stimulating effect, which can stimulate the fetus to increase the number of fetal movements, and in severe cases can harm the growth and development of the fetus; nicotine in cigarettes can delay fetal development and can also cause miscarriage, premature birth, and stillbirth; alcohol can enter the fetus through the placenta and affect fetal health.