What Are Possible Complications of a Long Umbilical Cord?

Complications of childbirth are a series of symptoms produced by women during childbirth, including umbilical cord entanglement, umbilical cord prolapse, etc. Improper handling can cause infant death and major bleeding in pregnant women, so it needs to be given sufficient attention.

Birth complications

Complications of childbirth are a series of symptoms produced by women during childbirth, including umbilical cord entanglement, umbilical cord prolapse, etc. Improper handling can cause infant death and major bleeding in pregnant women, so it needs to be given sufficient attention.

nickname

Birth complications

TCM disease name

Birth complications

Common locations

childbirth

If it happens

When the umbilical cord prolapses, the umbilical cord is often pressed between the fetal exposure and the pelvic wall, resulting in obstruction of blood flow to the umbilical cord. Within a few minutes, the fetus can suffer from intrauterine distress due to ischemia and hypoxia and even die.

preventive solution

1. Avoid causing premature rupture of membranes

After childbirth begins, pregnant women who have not entered the pelvis or have an abnormal fetal position and have too much amniotic fluid must pay attention to resting and try their best to avoid premature rupture of the membrane.

2. As fast as possible

In the third trimester, once premature rupture of membranes or umbilical cord prolapse is found at home, the family should send the mother to the hospital as quickly as possible to prevent the umbilical cord from being more severely oppressed. As a reminder, pay attention to letting the mother take a lying position on the way to the hospital.

3 Immediate cesarean section if necessary

When the fetal membrane is ruptured, immediately listen to the fetal heart rate. If the fetal heart rate is not good, you can shake the head of the bed low and the end of the bed high to relieve the pressure of the umbilical cord.

Intrauterine distress is generally due to placental abruption, placenta previa, pregnancy-induced hypertension syndrome, gestational diabetes, anemia, maternal and child blood type incompatibility, post-pregnancy, umbilical cord abnormalities, frequent contractions, excessive fetal size, or improper fetal position, and The mother is caused by too much fear and nervousness.

preventive solution

1. Actively cooperate with doctors.

2. Serious prenatal checkups during pregnancy

3 Rest when abnormal fetal position

If there is a fetal head floating or the fetal position is breech, lateral position, etc., you should pay attention to rest in late pregnancy to prevent complications such as premature rupture of membranes and umbilical cord prolapse, which will cause fetal distress.

4 Early detection of abnormal fetal manifestations

Pay attention to observe fetal movement and intensity, especially at the time of labor; early detection and early treatment of fetal abnormalities; if fetal hypoxia occurs during delivery, actively cooperate with the doctor to take various treatment measures, such as oxygen inhalation.

Amniotic fluid contains substances that destroy blood coagulation factors, which can lead to the loss of blood coagulation function, and cause maternal embolism, shock, and difficult to control major bleeding.

preventive solution

1. Be sure to do prenatal checkups on time

Through prenatal examinations, such as B-ultrasounds, 90% of placenta previa can be diagnosed. With birth monitoring devices, placental abruption and pregnancy-induced hypertension syndrome can be detected early.

2. Control of pregnancy-induced hypertension syndrome

Hypertension, edema and proteinuria symptoms during pregnancy should be actively treated with a doctor to avoid the severe development of pregnancy-induced hypertension syndrome.

3 Actively cooperate with the doctor

Women over 30 years of age, women with premature rupture of membranes, uterine body or dysplasia from the cervix are prone to amniotic fluid embolism, and they must actively cooperate with the doctor to properly handle it. Cooperate with doctors for cesarean section if necessary to end labor as soon as possible to avoid uterine rupture.

Uterine rupture occurs rarely in the second and third trimester of pregnancy, and most often in childbirth. Most uterine ruptures are due to inadequate contraception and multiple abortions that have made the endometrium thin. In addition, fetuses that are too big, disproportionate pelvis, abnormal fetal position, fetal malformations, too short postoperative cesarean section, poor incision healing and inappropriate use of oxytocin can also easily cause uterine rupture.

preventive solution

1. Take effective contraception

Avoid accidental pregnancy and minimize abortion. In particular, those who have undergone cesarean section should avoid re-pregnancy within a short period of time after surgery, preferably at intervals of more than 2 years.

2. Strengthening prenatal inspections

When abnormalities such as abnormal fetal position and fetal malformations are found, the doctor should be coordinated as soon as possible. If there is pelvic stenosis, pelvic dysplasia, etc., follow the doctor's advice to choose the appropriate delivery method.

3 Tell the doctor in detail his past gynecological history

4 Tell your doctor if you feel sick

In the process of childbirth, you must closely observe the progress, find abnormalities in time, and tell the doctor immediately if you feel uncomfortable.

Pregnancy-induced hypertension syndrome is the most common complication in the second and third trimester of pregnancy. If the condition is not controlled, preeclampsia may occur. Preeclampsia is a very dangerous obstetric complication. If it is not effectively treated in time, it may endanger the life of the mother and child in a short time, or cause long-term sequelae, which will affect the maternal health for a long time.

preventive solution

1. Do a good job of prenatal inspection

Each time the doctor checks the blood pressure, tests the urine, weighs the baby, and checks whether there is edema in the lower limbs, these are important indicators for distinguishing pregnancy-induced hypertension syndrome. Once the abnormalities are discovered immediately, doctors can take symptomatic treatment early to control the condition and not develop into preeclampsia.

2. Stick to scientific life during pregnancy

From early to late pregnancy, avoid excessive exertion and strenuous exercise, and ensure 8 hours of adequate sleep every day. It is best to sleep for 30 minutes to an hour at noon. At the same time, pay attention to maintain a stable mentality, exercise more in moderation, and do not watch TV for a long time.

3 Avoid excessive weight gain

Too fast weight gain in pregnant women can also easily cause pregnancy-induced hypertension syndrome. Usually, the weekly weight gain in late pregnancy should be controlled within 500 grams. If it exceeds 500 grams, you need to see a doctor immediately.

4 Home observation

If you experience headaches, dazzling, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, decreased urine output and frequent urination, blurred vision, etc. in the third trimester, contact your doctor in time.