What impact does high umbilical cord blood flow have on the fetus?

Pregnancy is something that deserves great attention. Because there is a fetus in the woman's belly, various physical conditions will occur, such as dizziness, nausea, back pain, fatigue, insomnia, etc. In order to understand the condition of the fetus in the womb, various measures will be taken to explore it. The level of umbilical cord blood flow is a relatively common method. So what impact does high umbilical cord blood flow have on the fetus?

Abnormal umbilical blood flow is one of the indicators to determine the severity of the umbilical cord around the neck. If the umbilical cord blood flow abnormality is serious and no timely intervention or improvement is given, the end-diastolic blood flow of the umbilical artery will gradually be interrupted or inverted, which means that the fetal hypoxia is more serious. If it develops further, it will affect the abnormal blood flow parameters of the fetal middle cerebral artery, and the severity of hypoxia will be gradual. Every B-ultrasound examination will check whether there is an umbilical cord around the neck and whether the umbilical cord blood flow is abnormal.

The purpose of checking the umbilical cord blood flow is to determine the development of the fetus in the uterus, such as whether there is intrauterine growth retardation, whether there is a tendency to develop pregnancy-induced hypertension syndrome, and whether there is intrauterine fetal hypoxia. Umbilical cord blood flow may sometimes show abnormalities due to fetal chromosomal abnormalities, congenital malformations, etc. Abnormal umbilical cord blood flow may also be related to developmental defects and histological abnormalities of the placenta. The normal value is related to the number of weeks of pregnancy. There are three main items, with the S/D value as the main indicator. The normal value is usually an S/D value of less than or equal to 3.0 in the late pregnancy.

Guidance:

If abnormal umbilical cord blood flow is diagnosed, it is best to count fetal movements every day to monitor the fetal condition. If the abnormal umbilical cord blood flow is not very serious, it is recommended to lie on the left side. If there is no improvement, oxygen therapy is required if necessary.

What to do if the fetal umbilical cord blood flow is high

During the prenatal check-up in the late pregnancy, if the doctor tells that the umbilical cord blood flow is high, expectant mothers must not be too nervous at this time. They must listen to the doctor's advice calmly, do a good job of self-monitoring, and go for regular check-ups. Of course, you also need to pay more attention to rest, avoid fatigue, and eat a light diet. You can also listen to the fetal heart rate and observe fetal movements at home frequently to avoid dangerous situations. If the level is still high after reexamination, it may be a sign of fetal hypoxia in the womb. The doctor will tell the expectant mother whether she needs oxygen based on the situation. As long as she follows the doctor's advice, there will be no major problems.