How to prevent fetal hydrocephalus

Fetal hydrocephalus is a congenital disease caused by the mother's failure to pay attention to her own physical condition during pregnancy. When the fetus has hydrocephalus, it will be accompanied by cerebral palsy, which will have a serious impact on the fetus's life. Therefore, it is very important for pregnant mothers to prevent hydrocephalus in the fetus. So what measures should be taken to effectively prevent hydrocephalus in the fetus?

1. Eliminate and improve genetic and environmental factors. Congenital hydrocephalus is a multifactorial disease caused by the combined effects of genetic and environmental factors. In addition to genetic factors, environmental factors such as viruses and intrauterine infection with Toxoplasma have a greater impact on the development of the embryo and can cause severe congenital malformations in the fetus, such as hydrocephalus. In addition, radiation exposure during early pregnancy can also cause congenital hydrocephalus. Premarital examinations, avoiding consanguineous marriages, and genetic counseling can prevent the occurrence of this disease. With the cancellation of mandatory premarital examinations, pre-pregnancy examinations, pre-pregnancy guidance, and pre-pregnancy preventive treatment have become the most important guarantees for preventing congenital hydrocephalus.

2 Strengthen early prenatal diagnosis and early termination of pregnancy to prevent the birth of children with hydrocephalus. Early prenatal diagnosis of hydrocephalus is an important way to prevent the birth of children with hydrocephalus. Since obvious hydrocephalus can be detected by B-ultrasound at 12-18 weeks of pregnancy, it is necessary to strengthen the application of B-ultrasound in prenatal diagnosis, terminate pregnancy early, prevent the birth of children with hydrocephalus, and reduce the birth rate of congenital hydrocephalus.

3. Avoid contact with harmful chemicals (especially those containing lead or benzene rings).

4. Promote eugenics knowledge and reduce the number of births. According to relevant information, the risk of fetal hydrocephalus may increase with the increase in the number of births of the pregnant woman. The incidence of hydrocephalus increases significantly in women who have two or more pregnancies. Therefore, promoting eugenics knowledge and reducing the number of births are one way to prevent hydrocephalus in children.

5. It is recommended to give birth at an appropriate age. Relevant data show that the incidence of hydrocephalus teratoma tends to increase with the age of the pregnant woman. Generally, the incidence rate is lowest in the 25-29 age group, but the difference is not significant. The incidence rate tends to increase after the age of 30. Therefore, advocating childbearing at an appropriate age is of certain significance in preventing the occurrence of hydrocephalus in children.

6. Strengthen eugenics education and improve the cultural quality of the population. According to relevant statistics, the occurrence of hydrocephalus in children is related to the educational level of the pregnant woman. The lower the educational level of the pregnant woman, the higher the incidence rate. The offspring of illiterate and semi-literate women have the highest incidence rate. Therefore, in order to improve the health quality of the population, we should first improve the cultural quality of the population to enhance the public's acceptance of eugenics education and self-care awareness.

7 Avoid taking medicines during pregnancy, including Western medicine and Chinese patent medicine, and pay special attention to avoid using Chinese patent medicine for traumatic injuries.

8 Ensure safe delivery and beware of suffocation and birth injuries. When a pregnant woman is giving birth, she must do so in a hospital with good environmental conditions. She should not delay the delivery process and should be careful to prevent perinatal asphyxia and birth injuries. During the postpartum care period, premature infants should receive premature monitoring, and full-term management should be carried out after full term to avoid infection. This is an important step in preventing the occurrence of perinatal hydrocephalus.