- Childbirth at 36 weeks: dangerous or not First birth
- Second birth
- How does mom feel?
- Mom's condition
36th week of pregnancy
At this stage, it is important that the gestation process is optimal for the baby. The main task of specialists is to prevent the occurrence of oligohydramnios in the mother. Otherwise, the child will be born with significant weight loss and pathologies.
At week 36, the baby’s height is already about 47 cm. Acceptable limits are from 45 to 48 cm. Weight should vary from 2.5 to 2.8 kilograms. At this point, the baby is already large in size. Because of this, it is harder for him to turn around and move in the uterus. Therefore, expectant mothers should not worry about the little activity of the baby in the stomach. It is worth noting that it is at 36 weeks that a second birth is extremely likely. The fact is that a woman’s body does not need much time to rebuild the uterus.
As for the child, he already has chubby cheeks and a habit of thumb sucking. The child is active during the day and sleeps peacefully at night - this is how his future routine is laid out. In addition, the basic reflexes have already been developed: swallowing, sucking, breathing, etc. The internal organs are formed, but the nervous and immune systems still need a little time to strengthen.
Childbirth at 36 weeks: dangerous or not
Let us reassure you right away - the life of a child who decides to be born ahead of schedule (at the 36th week of pregnancy) is practically not in danger (of course, with the exception of cases when a woman gives birth at home in the bathroom or in another place that is not very suitable for this and in absence of a qualified specialist nearby).
Important! Statistical studies conducted in relation to such an unpleasant phenomenon as premature birth indicate that everything is not so scary: from 60 to 70% of all children born prematurely are born just in the period from 34 to 37 week of pregnancy (20% of preterm births occur at 32-33 weeks, 15% between 28 and 31 weeks, and only 5% at even earlier stages).
One way or another, if the 37th week of pregnancy is considered the lower limit of normal, then the 36th is... well, almost on time!
First birth
Usually the first pregnancy lasts a little longer than the second and all subsequent ones, and this is quite logical: the uterus of a nulliparous woman is not yet stretched, its walls are quite elastic, and the cervix opens more slowly.
At this stage, the female body undergoes a kind of “break-in”, adjusting to the mechanism of childbirth.
By the way, this is why it is very important that the first pregnancy does not occur too early, when the genitals and other organs are not yet fully formed, and does not end in abortion.
So, all other things being equal, the probability of giving birth at 36 weeks is lower for a primigravida than for a woman who already has children.
We advise you to read about the warning signs of labor in first-time mothers.
Second birth
The experience of previous childbirth does not pass without a trace for the female body. Statistics show that the duration of a second pregnancy is 5-10% shorter than the first, in 95% of cases.
If, after a prolapse of the abdomen, a woman who has not yet given birth can wait for birth from two weeks to a month, then repeated labor begins almost immediately after the fetus begins to descend, moving towards the exit.
Since the reproductive functions at this stage have already “swinged” enough, labor activity in those giving birth again is more active, the attempts are more intense, and therefore the birth of the baby is easier and faster.
And yet, taking into account that childbirth at the 36th week is not quite on time, it would be wrong to say that this condition is more typical for those giving birth again. A shorter pregnancy length and a higher chance of preterm birth are not the same thing.
Important! Having twins greatly increases the likelihood of premature birth. Since such a pregnancy is associated with a large increase in the volume of the uterus and, accordingly, the load on it, for twins, childbirth at the 36th week and even earlier than this may well be considered normal.
In addition, you need to understand that the trend described above is not an absolute rule. The length of pregnancy depends on a huge number of different things, including the health of the mother and baby, the size of the fetus (larger children are born earlier), hereditary factors and much more.
Thus, regardless of whether a woman is giving birth for the first time or she already has children, giving birth at 36 weeks is, on the one hand, premature and therefore not very desirable, but, on the other hand, not a reason to panic , since the baby at this stage is already fully viable, which is worth mentioning separately.
Condition of the woman in labor
By week 36, the average weight of the expectant mother should increase by 12-13 kilograms, depending on the physiological characteristics of the body. A slight deviation from the norm is allowed, but it can be within 2-3 kg. The uterus is already in a position signaling imminent labor.
At this stage, many women in labor experience colic under the heart, which lasts from a few seconds to a minute. The fact is that due to the lack of room for maneuver, the fetus can put pressure on the diaphragm during movement. In addition, at 36 weeks the baby should be turned head down. Therefore, such sensations are caused by jerking movements of the child’s legs. If the fetal position is incorrect, the mother will experience strong pressure on the respiratory system. The situation is similar with repeated births, when severe shortness of breath appears in the last days before the baby is born. The mother's condition can be aggravated by stretching of the pelvic bones.
During this period, it is extremely important to monitor your well-being and regularly visit a doctor. If a woman in labor experiences pain or a sharp tightening of the abdomen for a long period, it is necessary to urgently consult a specialist. In this situation, uterine hypertonicity cannot be ruled out.
Medical standards
If you focus on the lunar calendar, then the 36th week is the final ninth month of pregnancy. The obstetric period is determined from the fact that a month is exactly four weeks. Plus the time (on average two weeks) from the last day of menstruation. Therefore, the 36th week is considered the beginning of the ninth month. (33 weeks + 2 before the end of menstruation = 36 – the beginning of the ninth obstetric). The norm is considered to give birth at 38–42 weeks.
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The term "preterm labor" is used when delivery occurs between 22 and 37 weeks. However, it should be taken into account that primiparous women very often do not reach 38 weeks, giving birth one to two weeks earlier. This is not uncommon and the fears are unfounded. If labor begins earlier, then there is a high probability of an unfavorable outcome.
In modern medicine, cases of premature births, which threaten the health of mother and baby, have decreased. This happened due to regular visits to doctors by expectant mothers, since it is possible to track the development of the fetus, determine the tone of the uterus, and stop possible problems in time with the help of the latest devices and medications.
In some cases, doctors recommend delivery before 37 weeks. This happens when there is a high risk to the health of the mother or child (eclampsia, Rh conflict, pathological retardation of intrauterine growth)
Note! According to statistics, in 50% of births the child is born at 34-37 weeks. In modern medicine, premature birth is not a death sentence.
In some cases, doctors recommend delivery at 36 weeks
Feelings at 36 weeks
At this stage, pregnant women experience increased fatigue and an exorbitant desire to give birth as quickly as possible. Some mothers become more depressed and depressed; it is possible that feelings of fear and panic may appear. Childbirth at 36 weeks causes pregnant women to fear for the health of their child. Lately, expectant mothers have been worried about pathologies and some complications. However, it should be understood that after 35 weeks, labor can begin at any time, and this will be within normal limits. Only minor deviations in weight are possible, which are leveled out after a month of breastfeeding.
If the expectant mother understands that giving birth at 36 weeks is normal, then the feeling of fear will go away on its own. On the other hand, pregnant women in the last month of their term may experience discomfort, expressed in heartburn, nausea and weakness. These sensations will not go away until after birth. The fact is that the enlarged uterus begins to put a lot of pressure on the internal organs, displacing them and preventing the intestines and stomach from functioning fully. This causes nausea, vomiting, constant heartburn and even loss of appetite. An interesting fact is that a pregnant woman’s heart works 50% faster than usual. Thus, the body functions at the limit of its capabilities, hence rapid fatigue.
Despite the fact that labor can begin at any moment, 35-36 weeks of pregnancy is the ideal time for walking. The body of the mother and child now needs an additional portion of oxygen. It is advisable to suspend intimate relationships.
Mom's feelings
At 36 weeks of pregnancy, the expectant mother weighs 13-17 kilograms more than before pregnancy. Thanks to the cephalic presentation of the fetus, breathing becomes much easier, but due to the beating of the legs in the chest area, discomfort may be felt. The cervix shortens and becomes softer, and the pelvic bones widen. Thanks to such changes, the mother can give birth on her own without resorting to surgical interventions.
Due to increased pressure on the bladder, the urge to urinate occurs more frequently. Sometimes there is a strong heaviness in the area of the uterus and it feels as hard as a stone. This is a normal phenomenon, unless it is accompanied by severe nagging pain. The load on the spine is higher than ever, which is why the lower back is strained. In this case, you should wear a support bandage. Swelling of the legs after the whole day is normal, but if a woman wakes up with heaviness in her legs, this is a reason to consult a doctor.
Due to the heavy load on the spine, back pain may occur
Are pains a precursor to childbirth?
At 36 weeks, mothers may experience frequent pain in various areas. First of all, the internal organs are negatively affected, as the uterus reaches its maximum size. As a result of this process, the center of gravity shifts. This causes loads and pressure on the lumbar area and spine.
Nagging pain in the joints is explained by relaxation and softening of the ligaments. For similar reasons, many women in labor develop hemorrhoids. Self-treatment is not recommended, as any incorrect action can have a negative impact on the child. All medications must be prescribed by a doctor.
Painful sensations in the abdominal area require immediate examination by a gynecologist. In later stages, there is a possibility of increased uterine tone. At best, this will lead to premature birth, and at worst, to miscarriage.
Many women suffer from swelling of the lower extremities during pregnancy. This is due to poor blood flow through the vessels of the legs. However, swelling does not affect the fetus in any way; it will go away on its own soon after birth. The main thing is to prevent the occurrence of gestosis. This is a kidney disease that is associated with a violation of their functionality.
Harbingers of premature birth
Premature labor generally has the same symptoms as full-time labor. In short, we are talking about the beginning of labor. But since an inexperienced woman (a woman giving birth for the first time) may not know how this manifests itself, let’s name the main signs that labor is approaching:
- the stomach becomes very hard, as if made of stone;
- Severe paroxysmal pain appears in the lower abdomen, characterized by an increase in intensity and a decrease in the time that passes between contractions;
- loss of amniotic fluid (not necessarily in liters, sometimes the water leaves gradually, it all starts literally with a few drops);
- Often, premature birth is accompanied by mucus discharge, sometimes interspersed with blood, and in some cases even bleeding.
It is very important to understand that if the symptoms mentioned above are present, there can be no talk of continuing the pregnancy. The mother’s task is to immediately go to the hospital, where experienced specialists will help the overly impatient baby to be born and cope with the first shock of premature acquaintance with the outside world.
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Dangers before childbirth
At this time, it is extremely undesirable to get sick, even if it is a common cold. Any virus can have a detrimental effect on the development of the fetus and cause serious complications for the mother. Due to high temperature, placental abruption occurs, provoking early labor. At 36 weeks, this can lead to the uterus being emptied of amniotic fluid. As a result, the child will begin to choke if he is not urgently removed from the abdomen through surgery.
An infectious disease also portends danger. It will have a negative impact, first of all, on the fetus, whose immune defense is not yet sufficiently developed. Frequent diarrhea can equally signal both intoxication or poisoning and the onset of labor.
A separate line at such a late stage of pregnancy is discharge. Light and pink mucus is not dangerous, but brown mucus indicates some kind of complication. If there is a large amount of dark-colored discharge, you should immediately call a doctor.
Recommendations for mothers
Some women at the 36th week of pregnancy already dream of giving birth, strive to “help” the baby to be born by increasing physical activity, go to the bathhouse or sauna, and try to have sex more often. However, you shouldn’t do this - it’s not for nothing that nature has allocated about 40 weeks for pregnancy. During this remaining month, the baby will gain strength and stock up on resources needed during childbirth and after birth. Continue to take care of yourself, start packing bags for the maternity hospital, purchasing a dowry for the baby, and preparing for childbirth. You should not massage your breasts or try to express colostrum - such actions can trigger uterine contractions and premature birth.
Sex
In the last weeks of pregnancy, doctors recommend abstaining from active sexual activity. The fact is that male sperm softens the cervix, and orgasm can trigger uterine contractions, which can result in premature labor. Contraindications for sex are any complications of pregnancy, carrying twins.
In later stages, sex helps open the cervix
Physical training
Intense exercise during late pregnancy is usually inappropriate. The best type of physical activity now is measured walking in the fresh air. It is permissible to visit the pool, provided that you do not overexert yourself while swimming. It is also recommended to perform Kegel exercises aimed at strengthening the pelvic floor muscles, which are involved in childbirth.
You can attend special exercise classes for pregnant women
Nutrition
The expectant mother's appetite is now unstable, but try to stick to the regime and eat healthy food. Gaining weight now is of no use; it can lead to a large fetus and a more difficult birth. Meals should be frequent (5–6 times a day), but small in portion size. Avoid refined and confectionery sweets, canned food, fast food, smoked foods, and processed foods. Give preference to seasonal vegetables and fruits, meat, fish, and dairy products.
Recommendations for childbirth
Starting from the 36th week, you can expect the birth of your baby at any second. Therefore, every mother should prepare for childbirth, not only morally, but also literally. In this regard, pregnant women are not recommended to go far from home alone. You should always have a charged phone with you with emergency numbers and relatives.
Childbirth at 36 weeks is common and common. By this time, all the necessary documents and things should already be collected. The first step is to get your passport, medical insurance, phone with charger, slippers, robe, towel. Next, it will not be superfluous to take money, diapers for the baby, cream, powder, spare underwear, wet wipes, dishes and hygiene products.
A detailed list of supplies is provided at the place of birth. It is also advisable to bring a hair clip with you so that the hair does not interfere with the first feedings.
Fetal development
The baby is already quite large, his height is about 45–47 cm, and his weight reaches 2.5–2.8 kg. Indicators of height and weight in later stages depend more on hereditary factors and the individual characteristics of the baby rather than on the course of pregnancy. All internal organs are formed and are able to function outside the womb; the baby just needs to “improve” a little and gain fat before being born.
The ultrasound image clearly shows the contours of the baby's body.
At week 36 the following changes also occur:
- lanugo disappears - the hair fluff that covers the body and previously provided thermoregulation;
- the fetus takes a head-down position, which will remain until birth (in rare cases, the baby remains in a breech position);
- the bones of the skeleton have become noticeably stronger, with the exception of the skull - it retains a certain softness, which is necessary for movement along the genital tract;
- the uterus becomes too crowded, the baby is forced to press his knees and arms bent at the elbows to the body;
- enough surfactant has already accumulated in the lungs - a substance for straightening the alveoli after childbirth and subsequent independent breathing;
- the liver accumulates iron, which is required for hematopoiesis during the first year of the baby’s life;
- meconium accumulates in the intestines - dark-colored original feces;
- the heart is fully formed, but the corridor between the atria, necessary for the supply of oxygen, is not closed;
- the nervous system is developed like that of a newborn - the baby recognizes its mother’s voice, reacts to noise, music, singing.
With an ultrasound, the mother can clearly see the contours of the baby’s body, watch how he sucks his thumb, grimaces or hiccups right during the procedure. If the fetus does not cover the genital area with its leg and does not have its back turned, determining the sex will not be difficult.
If labor begins
Despite the fact that a baby is considered full-term from the 38th week of pregnancy, if he is born now, there should not be any special deviations in health. The survival rate of such children is almost one hundred percent. If the fetus developed normally, but was born at 36 weeks, most likely it will only be smaller in weight and height compared to a full-term baby. Nevertheless, such a baby needs special care from neonatologists, because disruptions in the functioning of the respiratory and nervous systems are possible. For the mother's body, premature birth at 36 weeks usually does not have negative consequences.
At the 36th week, natural birth proceeds as usual, although it is considered premature
Many years of human experience show that multiparous women react more sensitively to changes in well-being and notice the symptoms of impending childbirth earlier than when carrying their first child. This is explained simply - experienced mothers remember what happens to the body during pregnancy and childbirth, it is not difficult for them to distinguish between real and training contractions, and to detect the release of a mucus plug.
It is not always possible to establish the cause of rapid premature birth. This may be caused by heredity, maternal gynecological problems or other factors. Premature birth can be caused intentionally by doctors if pregnancy complications are detected. Typically, doctors make such a decision when there is an increased risk of intrauterine suffering or a significant deterioration in the mother’s health. During rapid labor, contractions become painful and frequent, the mucous plug comes off, and amniotic fluid leaks out of the genital tract. If this happens suddenly, the mother urgently needs to call an ambulance or come to the maternity hospital. Be sure to take your exchange card and birth certificate with you. These documents are required for admission to the perinatal center. Of course, you are unlikely to be left without help even in their absence, but the exchange card contains all the data on the course of the pregnancy, and the birth certificate is necessary for the state to pay for the work of doctors.
If alarming symptoms appear: abdominal pain, leakage of amniotic fluid, urgent hospitalization is necessary. Only in a hospital can doctors choose the right tactics for each specific case.
Before the ambulance team arrives, you can take 2 tablets of no-shpa or, if a woman is taking ginipral, an additional tablet of this drug.
As a rule, in a hospital they try to preserve the pregnancy, since every day spent in the womb increases the child’s chances of survival.
Elena Nesyaeva Maternity hospital at City Clinical Hospital No. 20, Moscow, obstetrician-gynecologist
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If the labor process proceeds normally, and there were no previous indications for a cesarean section, childbirth at the 36th week takes place naturally. If there were complications during pregnancy or problems arose during childbirth, the doctor may prescribe an emergency caesarean section. The operation involves an incision in the peritoneum and uterine wall for subsequent removal of the baby and placenta, fetal membranes, and is performed under general anesthesia or using epidural (spinal) anesthesia.
Photo gallery: babies born at 36 weeks
If there are problems with the respiratory system, the premature baby is placed in an incubator
After birth at 36 weeks, the baby can be in the room with the mother
If there are no problems, a baby born at 36 weeks does not require resuscitation measures
At 36 weeks you can give birth to a healthy baby, but his height and weight will be slightly below normal
Norms and deviations
A standard pregnancy lasts approximately 280 days. Over 40 weeks means the baby will be post-term. However, a deviation of up to 14 days is considered normal. If labor occurs at 36 weeks of pregnancy, the baby will be premature. However, even such a deviation is permissible. Some women give birth already at the beginning of the third trimester, however, their children grow up healthy and developed.
Childbirth at 36 weeks is normal, both from a physiological and psychological point of view. They do not harm either mother or child. In this case, labor lasts up to 12 hours. The countdown is taken from the first contractions. As a result, the cervix opens. The muscular system then pushes the fetus, placenta and umbilical cord out. It is worth noting that at 36 weeks, premature labor proceeds faster and less painfully, so some impressionable mothers deliberately ask doctors to induce contractions for them earlier. On the other hand, the risk of hemorrhage and complications increases.
Reviews from mothers about the 36th week
36th week. It’s harder to walk, it takes half an hour to go to the toilet at night. I haven’t slept at night (maximum hour of sleep) for a month now, I fall asleep after 7–8 in the morning. Twists the muscles in the arms and legs. I read on the net that it is called *restless legs syndrome*. I VERY sympathize with the girls who also suffer like this. The uterus has been in good shape for about 3 days now. Lyalechka will probably be like her dad, an athlete. I don’t understand whether he’s pounding a punching bag or turning the pedals))) I really hope to reach the deadline! the bags are not ready.
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Hi all! My 36th week has come to an end. This is my second pregnancy (with a difference of 16 years), but it feels like everything is like the first time. I suffer from heartburn all the time, and I'm tired of constipation. I haven't been able to sleep for three nights now. I walk like a zombie. My son is actively pushing, his appetite is brutal. I have already gained 18 kg. The doctors argue, but I can’t help myself. We are all waiting together for our baby to be born.
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And I'm 36 weeks. The symphysis is pulled, it’s hard to get up and lie down. At night, no matter how many times I turn over, I wake up so many times. It's hard to breathe. Still HAPPY!!!
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Hello everyone! I’m also already 36 weeks pregnant and I’m scared, I’m afraid to be alone at home, I quickly started to get tired, my legs are swelling, my husband calls me a bubble, I’m afraid to give birth. I have become a terrible coward, maybe after giving birth this will go away for me
Guest_Angela
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I was born at 35-36 weeks (my water broke, I had a c-section, before that I was on ginipral for 2 weeks), an absolutely healthy son, although he was relatively small and thin, 50 cm and 3 kg, but then he put on weight within a month. Now we are 2 years old and practically never get sick. Everything is fine, the child at this age is already quite ready for birth.
LUV
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The 36th week has just begun, and I already feel contractions at night (or something very similar), I’m not ready for the maternity hospital yet (I gave birth to my first at 42 weeks), I walk better than sitting and lying down, I can lie down, but It’s difficult to sleep, there’s pressure on something, because of this I’ve had pain and insomnia since 3 am, the second time I fall into bed in the morning. I’m struggling with being overweight (+18 kg), but everything is great, I’m drawn to creativity, but I don’t have the nesting instinct like with the first!))
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Signs of rapid labor
Basically, the procedure for giving birth to a child lasts up to a day. However, rapid labor at 36 weeks of pregnancy is very dangerous from any point of view. The risk lies in the speed of opening of the uterus and too frequent muscle contractions. This type of labor lasts from 2 to 4 hours. Most often, the mother does not even have time to get to the maternity hospital.
Signs of rapid contractions are: sharply increasing pain, premature rupture of water, sensation of the fetus in the vagina, a constant desire to push.
This situation is also dangerous because the pelvic bones constantly put pressure on the child’s skull, increasing the risk of cerebral hemorrhage.
Is it possible to prevent premature birth?
Once labor has begun, it is no longer possible to prevent the premature birth of a child. But you can take care in advance to reduce the likelihood of such an outcome.
Important! It is necessary to clearly distinguish between symptoms threatening premature birth and signs indicating its onset: in the first case, they try to maintain the pregnancy, in the second, all efforts are directed towards proper obstetric care.
Increased pain in the lumbar region and lower abdomen with noticeable hardening at the 36th week is a reason for hospitalization.
Even if the examination reveals premature rupture of the membranes, the patient may be prescribed therapy aimed at preventing the development of labor - each additional day the baby spends in the mother’s body reduces the likelihood of subsequent problems.
At a minimum, in such cases, a wait-and-see approach is chosen, but the woman must be constantly monitored. During this period, methods such as:
- compliance with strict bed rest;
- use of sedatives and antispasmodics;
- the use of tocolytic agents to reduce the tone and contractions of the uterus;
- physiotherapeutic procedures, in particular, electrorelaxation, acupuncture, etc.;
- prescribing glucocorticoid drugs (in particular, Dexamethasone) to prevent the development of hypoxia in the baby.
In this case, the woman’s blood is taken at least twice a day to determine the number of leukocytes and leukocyte formula, as well as bacterial culture from the cervical canal every five days.
The task of such monitoring is to determine the moment when measures to preserve pregnancy should be stopped, since the continuation of such tactics becomes dangerous for the baby or for his mother.
Childbirth at the 36th week of pregnancy is premature, which means it cannot be considered absolutely safe for both mother and baby. At the same time, a baby born at this stage has every chance to quickly catch up and catch up in development with his peers who were born on time.
After giving birth, women are interested in such questions as: the appearance of the vagina after childbirth, how to quickly recover and lose weight, what you can eat while breastfeeding, how long postpartum discharge lasts and when the menstrual cycle begins.
The only condition that must be met is to contact a specialized institution in a timely manner, entrusting your life and the life of your baby to knowledgeable and experienced medical workers. In this case, there can be no talk of any home birth!
Basic actions during childbirth
The first thing you need to do is call an ambulance or use your own transport to get to the maternity hospital. You should only lie on your side. Linen must be washed and ironed. It is important not to lie on the edge of the bed to avoid falling during contractions. Attempts should be measured and cyclical.
It is noteworthy that according to statistics, childbirth at 36 weeks is considered the fastest. Reviews from women prove that during this period there are much fewer contractions, and the baby makes its way to the light in just 6-8 hours.
If the doctors are late, and the baby is already asking to go out, under no circumstances should you pull him by the head. The child should only be taken by the shoulders.
Well-being of the expectant mother
Premature birth at thirty-six weeks of pregnancy
At the 36th obstetric week of pregnancy, birth is still considered premature. How to understand that you are in labor and not training contractions? Firstly, before birth the baby becomes quiet. Secondly, the expectant mother is bothered by quite strong nagging pain in the lower abdomen, then the amniotic fluid flows out and the mucous plug comes out. In this case, you need to urgently call an ambulance and say that you are in premature labor.
If premature birth begins at this stage, the baby will be able to breathe on his own, without assisted breathing devices.
Pain and discomfort
Pain in the lower abdomen is most often not dangerous. A greatly enlarged uterus puts pressure on the internal organs. A change in hormonal levels occurs, which causes softening of the joints and ligaments, causing pain in the hip joints. If the pain is very severe, it is recommended to take a No-shpa tablet. If pain continues, you should call an ambulance. Pain similar to menstrual pain can be caused by oligohydramnios, which indicates too little amniotic fluid. With oligohydramnios, childbirth is very difficult.
Nagging pain
The 36th obstetric week of pregnancy is characterized by nagging pain that appears in the following cases:
- The child turns over. When the head is down, the weight of the baby presses on the center of the uterus.
- During training bouts. In cases where nagging pain is accompanied by bleeding, emergency help is needed.
- Pain accompanies the condition of the uterus in good shape, which is dangerous due to a lack of oxygen for the baby. A distinctive characteristic of this phenomenon is considered to be back pain.
A pregnant woman should not panic. It often happens that after the mother calms down, the pain disappears.
The main indicators of early birth are:
- contractions;
- discharge of the mucus plug;
- discharge of amniotic fluid.
Contractions
Labor contractions differ from training contractions in a number of ways:
- regularity;
- duration;
- discharge of mucus mixed with blood from the vagina.
Mucus plug
It looks like a transparent lump with blood streaks, ichor. Volume – up to 2 tablespoons. It comes out at one time or in several discharges.
Leakage of amniotic fluid
It is normal for the water to break when the cervix is dilated by 7 cm. After this, labor will begin no later than 24 hours. But the contractions are much more painful.
Twins
The development indicators of one child and 2 children are not the same. Children from twins are 5 cm smaller in size. The weight of twins is on average 2.5 kg behind. The birth date of twins is 2 weeks behind the normal gestation period.
The medical literature indicates that 40 weeks is considered normal for the birth of twins. Statistics show that only 15% of mothers give birth within the specified time frame.
At 36 weeks of pregnancy, a mother expecting twins should be very attentive to her condition.
Discharge at the 36th obstetric week
Discharge at 36 weeks of pregnancy should be of a viscous consistency.
If the mucus is transparent and pinkish in color, this indicates a very close birth.
Curdled, purulent - signal the presence of an inflammatory process, which requires immediate consultation with a doctor. Bloody, accompanied by pain, is a signal of placental abruption, which threatens the baby and requires immediate medical attention.
Oligohydramnios during pregnancy
The amniotic sac, in which the baby is located, is filled with fluid containing oxygen, the substances the baby needs. Updated once every 3 days. The fluid volume at 36 weeks is 1500 ml. In a liquid environment, the child performs active movements.
If the fluid volume is less than 1000 ml, this means oligohydramnios occurs. The pathology is determined by the discrepancy of the uterus with the term. This phenomenon poses a mortal threat to the baby, so the mother is urgently admitted to the maternity hospital, where drug therapy is administered.
Pulls in the lower abdomen
If a sensation of nagging pain occurs in the abdomen and lower back, we can say that the woman has increased uterine tone. Before visiting a doctor, you can take No-shpa and lie down. The drug can relax the uterus, which will reduce the risk of premature birth.
Abdominal pain may also be associated with dysfunction of the digestive system.
When the abdomen lowers, the woman feels relief, but problems arise due to constant urination.
At the thirty-sixth week of pregnancy, labor can occur at any time, while the child is fully viable and ready to face the outside world.
36th week of pregnancy: precursors of labor in multiparous women
Despite the fact that the ideal gestational age should last 40 weeks, birth occurs earlier.
Only 5% of multiparous women survive this period.
This can be influenced by various factors. A pregnant woman herself can clearly determine the onset of labor by characteristic signs.
In women who give birth earlier, signs of labor are observed at 36 weeks. One of the signs of the birth of a child is a drooping of the abdomen. In women, this occurs a few days before giving birth, which can be either at 36 or 39-40 weeks.
The ninth obstetric month is ending, which means that the long-awaited meeting with the baby is just around the corner. Very soon a new person will appear in your family, and the woman needs to be ready to go to the maternity hospital at any moment. 36-37 weeks of pregnancy is the right time to give birth. However, it is possible that this grand event will happen in a few weeks.
Pregnancy 36-37 weeks is a period when you can expect the onset of labor at any moment. Of course, most women give birth a little later, but every pregnancy is individual, so no one can say when the baby “wants” to be born.
The development of the fetus at 36 weeks is complete, it is ready to exist autonomously from the mother’s body. In the remaining weeks of gestation, the baby will only gain weight.
Maintaining the full term of pregnancy
To survive the entire 40 weeks without problems, you need to take care of yourself as best you can, strictly following the doctor’s instructions. Throughout the entire period, it is important to undergo consultations with specialists, courses for mothers, take tests and do routine ultrasounds.
For a normal pregnancy, it is important to maintain a calm and clear routine. It is not recommended to be nervous, lift weights, or stay in bed around the clock. Walking and proper diet are also important. If you have the slightest discomfort in the abdomen or lower back, you should consult a gynecologist.
Well-being
So, the 36th week of pregnancy has arrived: what happens during this period? The main changes in the mother’s body during this period:
- At this stage of pregnancy, the weight has increased by 8-13 kilograms compared to the period before conception. A large belly and increasing body weight make a woman clumsy, and it becomes more difficult for her to take care of herself, for example, to put on shoes.
- Many women experience abdominal prolapse at 36 weeks of pregnancy, with the baby's head now closer to the cervix. The drooping of the abdomen will be felt physically, it becomes easier for the woman to breathe, heartburn goes away, because the uterus no longer squeezes the stomach and does not put pressure on the diaphragm.
If at 36 weeks of pregnancy the belly is still high, it means that the baby is in no hurry to be born and birth should be expected in a few weeks.
- Swelling at this stage is practically the norm. To get rid of them, try to rest more, and periodically sit on benches while walking. At home, try to rest lying down with a pillow under your feet.
Severe swelling at this stage of pregnancy may be a sign of the development of gestosis. Therefore, it is imperative to monitor blood pressure and regularly take urine tests. If according to these indicators you are normal, then you should not worry about the occurrence of edema.
- Discharge at 36 weeks of pregnancy should be colorless and odorless. It is possible that the discharge will become somewhat thicker; this is normal at this time. You should be wary of abundant liquid discharge (perhaps amniotic fluid is leaking, and this increases the risk of infection of the baby) and bloody discharge (especially if the lower abdomen hurts). If at 36 weeks of pregnancy the discharge turns yellow or grains similar to cottage cheese appear in it, then you need to take a gynecological smear. Perhaps these are manifestations of a bacterial or fungal infection, which must be cured before childbirth. Otherwise, there is a high risk of infection of the child during its passage through the birth canal.
- If your stomach periodically becomes stone at 36 weeks of pregnancy, then with a high degree of probability we can say that these are training contractions. When such contractions occur, there should not be severe pain in the lower abdomen; minor pains that are aching in nature may be felt. Training contractions are never regular. If the lower abdomen pulls for a long time and the pain intensifies over time, then perhaps this is not training, but the beginning of labor.
- Unpleasant sensations at 36 weeks of pregnancy may be complemented by periodic tugging in the perineal area. This is due to the divergence of the pelvic bones in anticipation of childbirth.
- Pregnancy 36 weeks is a time when the baby's movements are not so intense. The baby is already so big that he cannot move in the uterus, and his movements consist of quite noticeable jolts. The baby's movements can cause significant discomfort to the mother. The normal number of movements during this period is about 10 movements in 12 hours.
- Nutrition at 36 weeks of pregnancy should be light, especially if signs of labor have already appeared. If you overeat during this period, nausea may occur. But the diet should be complete, including a sufficient amount of proteins and vitamins. The 36th obstetric week of pregnancy is the time when the fetal weight is actively growing, so it is necessary to ensure the supply of sufficient nutrients.
Multiple pregnancy
The 36th week of pregnancy with twins is often the last. In multiple pregnancies, birth may occur earlier. And if you managed to carry your babies to this period, then you can be completely calm about their health, the children are already completely ready for an autonomous existence. Each child will weigh about 2 kilograms, which is considered an excellent weight for twins.
During a multiple pregnancy at this stage, the woman should be under constant medical supervision. If, during the examination, it turns out that one twin or both children suffer from hypoxia, then the woman may have a cesarean section or labor will be induced if spontaneous childbirth is planned.
Child development
Let's figure out what happens to the baby at 36 weeks of pregnancy. At this stage, the baby is already quite large; it occupies almost the entire uterine cavity. The baby’s weight exceeds 2.5 kilograms, so even if he is born during this period, the baby will not be considered low birth weight.
The fetus at 36 weeks of gestation is already fully formed and ready for birth. At this stage of pregnancy:
- the child’s liver accumulates iron, it will be needed for hematopoietic processes after birth;
- a child at 36 weeks of pregnancy is actively training his respiratory system. But since he has nothing to breathe yet, he swallows amniotic fluid;
- The sucking reflex is already well developed in the fetus at 36 weeks of gestation. Therefore, he often sucks his fingers, training his facial muscles;
- The position of the child at the 36th week of pregnancy is static; he has taken the position in which he will remain until the birth.
If at thirty-six weeks of pregnancy the baby has not taken the most favorable position for childbirth (head down), then the likelihood that he will turn over at this stage is very small.
- At this stage, the mother has a very strong emotional connection with the fetus, so the woman needs to try to avoid negative emotions and experiences. All this negatively affects the baby.
Necessary examinations and tests
As a rule, at 35–36 weeks, a pregnant woman needs to visit a gynecologist once every two weeks. In the testing calendar, it is mandatory for every woman to submit urine for the presence of protein. Also at the appointment, the doctor measures the mother’s abdominal circumference, weight and blood pressure, and listens to the baby’s heartbeat. The last planned ultrasound is usually done before 35 weeks, but only if there are no abnormalities.
Depending on the course of pregnancy, the doctor may prescribe additional examinations. These include:
- blood test for syphilis, hepatitis or HIV;
- additional ultrasound;
- blood chemistry;
- vaginal smear;
- cardiotocography (study of fetal heart rate).
In most cases, doctors try not to bother a woman with tests and examinations without good reason. Ultrasound at 36 weeks is rarely performed if there is a threat of premature placental abruption or fetal hypoxia. With its help, doctors assess the condition of the placenta, which begins the aging process. CTG is often performed at 36 weeks to assess fetal cardiac activity. In the later stages, doctors duplicate the same tests that were done at the beginning of pregnancy to make sure that everything is fine with the expectant mother.
Pregnant women are prescribed:
- blood test for HIV, syphilis;
- blood biochemistry;
- vaginal smears for microflora;
- examination for sexually transmitted infections.
What happens to the fetus: photo
At week 36, labor can develop spontaneously (on its own) for a variety of reasons. To be fair, it should be noted that not in all cases it is possible to establish the causes of early birth. Most often they are caused at 36 weeks of gestation by negatively impacting factors that are directly related to the woman’s health, pregnancy characteristics and external influences.
Among women's ailments that create an increased risk of giving birth prematurely, the following can be noted:
- diseases of the kidneys and adrenal glands;
- diabetes mellitus (including gestational diabetes);
- inflammatory diseases of the reproductive system, abortions, miscarriages in history;
- previous operations on the ovaries, uterine body and cervix;
- metabolic disorders, especially the production of sex hormones and thyroid hormones;
- ailments of the genitourinary system, genital infections, including “winged” ones (chlamydia, etc.);
- weak cervix;
- any chronic diseases of the mother’s internal organs;
- history of premature birth.
Features of the current pregnancy that may also affect the due date include:
- polyhydramnios and oligohydramnios;
- large child;
- systematic leakage of water in small quantities, as well as complete outpouring of water;
- multiple births;
- low location of the placenta or its presentation.
External factors include severe stress to which a woman could be exposed, heavy physical labor, alcohol and drug use, smoking while carrying a child, a difficult financial situation, and a lack of nutritious and vitamin-rich nutrition.
Premature births are also more common in women under 18 years of age and in those over 37 years of age. The likelihood of already existing negative factors increases the presence of a male fetus, as well as congenital and genetic anomalies of its development.
At the thirty-sixth week, the fetus continues to gain weight and grow. The baby’s internal organs are already sufficiently formed and ready to perform their functions after childbirth. The ultrasound video shows that the child constantly keeps his thumb in his mouth. He has already developed the necessary reflexes: sucking, grasping and swallowing.
When talking about what changes accompany the 36th week of pregnancy and what happens to the baby, doctors do not name dramatic improvements. The fetus is already fully formed, so its development is aimed at improving the interaction of individual organs and systems. The nervous, endocrine, and immune systems of a small organism work in unison. The fetus moves its arms and legs, strengthening the musculoskeletal system.
The bones thicken and become denser. In this case, the bones of the skull do not fuse completely: cartilaginous areas and fontanelles remain between them. Due to these anatomical structures, when moving along the birth canal, the skull bones overlap each other, eliminating the possibility of compression of the fetal brain.
36 weeks of pregnancy for a woman is often marked by the appearance of anxiety and worries about the upcoming birth. Relatives and friends note frequent mood swings, increased nervousness, moodiness, and irritability of the pregnant woman. This is partly due to hormonal levels, which change once again before the upcoming birth. The pregnant woman herself feels very tired.
Among the main reasons for this feeling:
- large and heavy belly;
- difficulty walking;
- limited and stiff movements;
- enlarged breasts.
Necessary examinations
Ultrasound at 36 weeks of pregnancy, as a rule, is done only when indicated. In addition, at 36 weeks of pregnancy, an ultrasound can be prescribed if the woman for some reason was unable to undergo the third ultrasound screening.
The optimal time to undergo the third screening is 32-34 weeks.
You need to visit a gynecologist weekly. At the reception:
- measuring abdominal circumference, determining the location of the uterine wall;
- blood pressure measurement;
- listening to the child's blood pressure or performing a CTG.
Before your appointment, you will need to take tests; a laboratory test is carried out to determine the level of sugar and hemoglobin in the blood, and protein in the urine.
As the day of birth gets closer, the expectant mother needs to know what signs indicate her approach. The appearance of precursors suggests that labor may begin in a few days or even a few weeks. Description of the harbingers:
- Abdominal prolapse. At the same time, women feel that it has become much easier for them to breathe, and heartburn disappears.
As a rule, in women giving birth for the first time, the stomach drops long before childbirth - 2-4 weeks. But if a woman is about to give birth for the second time, then her stomach drops a few days before the “X-hour”.
- Frequent visits to the toilet. In anticipation of childbirth, you have to frequently visit the toilet, and within a day or two many people experience loose stools.
- Many women note that in the days before giving birth, their lower back hurts, and the back begins to ache especially severely if a woman remains in one position for a long time.
- Often, expectant mothers note that their stomachs feel tight for several days in a row.
But the following symptoms are no longer harbingers, but signs that labor has begun:
- At 36 weeks of pregnancy, the stomach becomes hard, and these are not training contractions, but real contractions. They are more intense and do not go away after 10-15 minutes, but on the contrary, they become more frequent.
- The mucous plug that covered the cervix is released, protecting the internal cavity from infection.
- The amniotic fluid leaves.
The appearance of these signs indicates that your baby will be born within a few hours, so it’s time to go to the maternity hospital.
If at 36 weeks of pregnancy your stomach hurts, and the pain is cramping and occurs periodically, then you should not wait for other signs of labor to appear, call an ambulance immediately.
Possible complications
At 36 weeks, pregnancy complications may occur, so you need to be careful about your well-being.
Preeclampsia
Late toxicosis or gestosis is a serious complication that threatens life. In order to promptly identify signs of the development of this condition, it is important to regularly undergo tests and monitor blood pressure levels.
Excess or lack of amniotic fluid
This pathology is detected by ultrasound. If the volume of amniotic fluid is insufficient, a diagnosis of oligohydramnios is made. It can be due to problems with the placenta, leakage and a number of other reasons.
Severe oligohydramnios is dangerous for the child; hospital treatment is required to eliminate the pathology. Polyhydramnios is less dangerous, but it can also negatively affect the baby, so hospital treatment with medication is required.
So, the 36th week of pregnancy is the time that can already be considered suitable for childbirth. If the baby is born at this time, he will not be underweight or premature. A woman needs to carefully monitor her health so as not to miss the appearance of precursors of childbirth. And if she has a stomach ache at 36 weeks of pregnancy and against this background bloody discharge appears or her water breaks, then she needs to urgently go to the maternity hospital, since the described signs indicate that labor has begun.
Symptoms and consequences of fetal hypoxia
In recent years, more and more often, expectant mothers have heard such a terrible diagnosis as fetal hypoxia during pregnancy.
Unfortunately, many doctors, and even young parents themselves, do not attach the necessary importance to this disease. Meanwhile, fetal hypoxia carries dire consequences for the health of the unborn child, so timely treatment is the best response to information about the disease. But in order to calculate such a developmental deviation at the initial stage, it is not necessary to visit doctors every day and take tests. If you are expecting a baby or are thinking about having one, then it is important for you to know in advance the signs of fetal hypoxia and their symptoms.
What does fetal hypoxia mean?
Fetal hypoxia is practically the most common diagnosis during pregnancy . It is often given to young mothers even in situations where there are no obvious signs of the disease, and they are admitted to a hospital for treatment.
This diagnosis assumes a situation where the tissues of the mother’s blood vessels, as well as the placenta, do not receive oxygen in the required quantity, which means that the child cannot develop in the womb according to all the rules of genetics and biology. The fetus may experience only slight discomfort in one case, and suffocate without life-giving gas in another.
Types of hypoxia
If we talk about a disease such as hypoxia, doctors have long learned to divide it into several categories, depending on the form of its course and symptoms.
As we know, hypoxia is a sign of acute oxygen starvation, which means that depending on the stage of development it can take different forms.
- Functional hypoxia is recognized as a mild stage of the development of this disease. As a rule, if detected early, it is easily treated and has virtually no recurrence.
- Metabolic , on the other hand, has more obvious signs; it is easy to detect, but it is quite difficult to treat. Characterized as severe oxygen deficiency.
- Destructive hypoxia is recognized for the most part as incurable and, in addition to acute oxygen starvation, contributes to irreversible changes in the cells of the fetus.
Hypoxia can also be chronic and periodically appear and disappear in different forms throughout pregnancy. Each stage requires immediate treatment and this disease should under no circumstances be neglected or treatment left to chance.
Signs
How to determine fetal hypoxia in advance? This question is asked not only by expectant mothers, but also by some doctors. Some people are sure that it is not possible to determine the initial stage on their own, while others recommend listening to your feelings. One way or another, there are several ways to guess about this disease.
Signs of hypoxia are very difficult to notice if you do not listen to yourself and your fetus. But, nevertheless, doctors pointed to possible causes of fetal hypoxia during pregnancy, which can be eradicated in the early stages.
- At risk are those expectant mothers whose hemoglobin level in the blood is less than 120 g/l.
- Smoking abusers also risk harming their baby.
- Kidney disease can be the basis for the disease.
- Lung diseases.
- Diabetes.
But you also need to know that the mother is not in all cases the cause of the development of this serious disease. Sometimes the fetus itself becomes a source of hypoxia due to certain factors.
So, signs of fetal hypoxia during pregnancy are:
- Placental insufficiency of the fetus;
- Developmental defects;
- Received infections inside the womb.
Therefore, you should not neglect frequent ultrasound visits and flora tests.
Signs of hypoxia in a child in the later stages can be determined by the expectant mother herself. You just need to listen to yourself and your body.
Count how many times a day your baby reminds you of himself. If from three to ten times, at intervals of an hour or two, depending on your lifestyle, then we can say that your child is healthy.
But if the child makes itself known more often, with small intervals between movements, then this is very reminiscent of hiccups during oxygen deprivation, so if you have any doubts, immediately consult a doctor.
Why is fetal hypoxia dangerous?
Often the consequences of fetal hypoxia terrify not only future parents, but also the doctors themselves.
The acute form of the disease causes the placenta in the mother’s abdominal cavity to prematurely separate from the fetus and the child, while in the womb, suffocates within a few minutes.
Of course, this must be prevented as soon as the mother feels discomfort and bleeding. This is the dangerous consequences of fetal hypoxia during childbirth.
The consequences of fetal hypoxia after birth can also be very different. For example, if a mother abused smoking throughout her pregnancy, the child may be born premature, weak and unhealthy.
Also, hypoxia after birth can make itself felt in the form of various lung diseases in the child.
How to recognize fetal hypoxia during pregnancy?
Many young mothers, who are sensitive to their new role and the health of their unborn child, are concerned about the question: is it possible to determine fetal hypoxia using ultrasound?
In fact, doctors do not recommend ultrasound as the main source of information that hypoxia really occurs in your baby.
This procedure can only indirectly indicate that something is wrong with the child, for example, he is growing poorly, lying incorrectly, or hiccups.
All of these are possible signs of hypoxia, which means that to answer the question: “Is fetal hypoxia visible on ultrasound?” You can answer in the negative.
But there is a procedure that, according to some reviews, can identify the very first signs of fetal hypoxia in the early stages. It is called cardiotocography, or CTG for short .
How to determine fetal hypoxia using CTG? To date, this procedure is considered the only and most accurate in determining the consequences of intrauterine fetal hypoxia.
The procedure is painless and does not require the mother to put any stress on the body. The woman is placed on the couch and sensors are connected to the sites where heart impulses are transmitted, and the bulk of the sensors are concentrated in the abdominal cavity. For forty minutes, the woman remains at rest while sensors read the fetal heart rate.
Only based on the results of this procedure is it determined whether there is a risk of disease, or whether both mother and child are healthy.
Now you will definitely not be confused about how to find out if there is hypoxia in the fetus and, as soon as necessary, visit the necessary doctors’ offices.
What to do in case of fetal hypoxia?
Of course, a disease such as hypoxia cannot be left to chance and treatment should not be refused. This disease is quite insidious and can manifest itself in an acute form completely unexpectedly , therefore, if you think that your body or fetus is at risk, you need to take action.
The initial stage of fetal hypoxia is treatable, so your most important task is its timely detection.
However, due attention should be paid not only to treatment, but also to the prevention of fetal hypoxia during pregnancy.
How to avoid fetal hypoxia during pregnancy? The answer to this question is obvious. If you want to avoid this disease, but the diagnosis of fetal hypoxia did not reveal any abnormalities, then just try to lead a correct lifestyle. It consists of several components:
Healthy eating
Even if before pregnancy you neglected the rules of proper nutrition, then make an exception for the next nine months. Remember that everything you consume goes as food for your baby, so the food should be as healthy as possible .
Properly selected products guarantee good absorption by the body, which means that the necessary amount of oxygen will enter the blood along with useful substances.
In addition, nutrition enriched with vitamins and microelements will ensure that your baby will be strong and strong by the time he is born, which means that placental abruption will not occur and he will bravely withstand the passage through the birth canal.
Daily walks
In the hustle and bustle of work, we forget how important it is to take time for daily leisurely walks . It would seem that we go to work, to the store, to restaurants, but can we think that by doing so we benefit the body? Of course not.
Being on polluted streets causes great harm to a mother and her child, so it is necessary to devote at least an hour of your time a day to walking along shady alleys, parks or plantings.
This way you will replenish the oxygen deficiency in your body, which you so lack in the center of a big city.
Many, due to the fact that they live in the center of a metropolis, try not to go out at all. This is explained by the fact that at home the air is much cleaner, which means you don’t have to burden yourself with unnecessary walking.
Unfortunately, a sedentary lifestyle also contributes to the development of hypoxia, so at least once a week, allow yourself to break out of your city.
Breathing exercises
It's no secret that during childbirth the mother is required to push and breathe properly . Only if these two conditions are met will the birth go well.
But it is also necessary to train to breathe correctly in order to enrich your body with more oxygen.
Find several options for special breathing exercises for pregnant women and start your morning with it every day.
Exercises for pregnant women
Sports are recommended for pregnant women, albeit in a certain form and load . If you have led a non-athletic lifestyle all your life, you should not rush to the gym and lift weights at the first opportunity.
There is a whole set of exercises for pregnant women that will not only not harm the mother and her baby, but will also have a beneficial effect on the body.
Sports, of course, tightens all the muscles that will be very useful to you during childbirth, and also helps improve blood circulation, which will carry oxygen even faster and more actively, which means your baby will not need life-giving gas.
Treatment of fetal hypoxia during pregnancy
Faced with a terrible diagnosis, many women give up, because they do not know how to deal with such a disease..
First, you need to attend a consultation with your doctor and undergo all the necessary procedures and tests to determine the type and extent of the disease. Also, it would be nice to determine what caused fetal hypoxia, that is, to identify the cause.
In addition to rest, the task of doctors is to reduce the tone of the uterus. For this purpose, the expectant mother is injected with No-shpa , Papaverine , Magne B6 , etc.
A pregnant woman needs strict rest, so she is temporarily admitted to a hospital where she undergoes oxygen therapy.
The consequence of chronic fetal hypoxia is miscarriage, fetal death, or developmental retardation, so they strive to calculate the cause of such a disease during treatment.
In case of chronic hypoxia, a pregnant woman is recommended to use vitamin cocktails to improve metabolism, as well as drugs that reduce blood clotting.
It is the density and viscosity of the fluid circulating through the veins that contributes to the fact that the baby does not receive the required amount of oxygen through the placenta.
Actovigin is often prescribed to pregnant women for fetal hypoxia. This drug promotes better blood circulation and improves metabolic processes in the body. Its use in a course during treatment starts the process of cell renewal, which means an increase in the oxygen content in them.
During fetal hypoxia, women are administered useful solutions through IVs . Many expectant mothers, unfortunately, do not accept being in a hospital and ask for treatment at home, with medication.
Doctors do not have the right to refuse you this, but remember that unwillingness to be treated under the constant supervision of doctors can cause irreparable harm and no one will notice how hypoxia moves from a mild to a severe stage. Also, do not neglect vitamins.
If doctors missed this point when prescribing treatment, be sure to remind them that you need additional protection of beneficial substances. It is vitamins that contribute to better absorption of medications, which means they will contribute to a quick fight against the disease.
What are the dangers of fetal hypoxia in the late term?
It is worth talking separately about how to deal with fetal hypoxia in the late stages. As a rule, in a situation where childbirth is imminent, and hypoxia has just been diagnosed, the correct lifestyle, walking and air will not help . The problem needs to be solved radically and only with medication.
So, the expectant mother needs to undergo a course of treatment in a hospital, which will help save the baby’s life. But you should not think that if the baby was able to develop normally with hypoxia at the beginning of pregnancy, then he will be able to be born without consequences. As a rule, fetal hypoxia during childbirth has irreversible consequences.
The child does not have enough strength to independently move through the birth canal, which is why, often, childbirth takes place in the form of a caesarean section.
Hypoxia also contributes to serious developmental delays and the child’s lack of ability to perceive oxygen through the respiratory tract. Therefore, the newborn may need surgery and intensive care. Also, children born in a similar situation may suffer from respiratory diseases.
Hypoxia of the fetus and newborn is manifested in low weight, dark and sickly skin color, low immunity and susceptibility to disease.
Therefore, if you wish only health for yourself and your baby, then be sure to think about how to save and protect your child from this disease.
Despite the fact that from year to year the number of children who have suffered from this disease in utero is growing, one should not think that hypoxia is inevitable. It can be completely prevented if the young mother begins to prepare for pregnancy in advance .
It is worth spending more time in the fresh air, engaging in an active lifestyle, getting more positive emotions and, of course, giving up bad habits. Only together all these components will help you eliminate the causes, and most importantly, the consequences of fetal hypoxia.
Be healthy and happy, and then your baby will take the best from you.
Source: https://moeditya.com/pregnancy/vedenie/gipoksiya-ploda
