Consequences of umbilical cord edema after birth

The consequences of an umbilical cord edema in a baby may result in poor brain development or organ development.

Umbilical cord edema is a common phenomenon during pregnancy. The umbilical cord can transport nutrients and plays a relatively important role. If edema occurs, it may cause thinning of arteries and veins, insufficient oxygen supply, and the fetus may suffer from hypoxia in the uterine cavity. The oxygen content gradually decreases, which can easily cause obvious distress during the process and cause serious harm to the development of the fetus. Cerebral palsy or delayed organ development may occur. In severe cases, it may affect the daily life of the fetus.

After pregnancy, B-ultrasound and color ultrasound can generally be used to effectively check the position of the umbilical cord, or whether there is any adverse condition of the umbilical cord. Timely conditioning or termination of pregnancy and appropriate time for delivery should be carried out. Oxygen inhalation treatment can be chosen when necessary to increase the oxygen content in the body, which can reduce fetal mortality or reduce the occurrence of complications, which may be due to gestational hypertension or gestational diabetes.

After pregnancy, you should pay attention to observe changes in your body at any time, or pay close attention to fetal movements and heart rates. You should also take in enough nutrition and eat more high-quality protein foods, such as milk, eggs or lean meat.