Patient's question:
[The baby stopped breathing for 5 minutes at birth, will it have any impact? Now an X-ray of the head was taken, and there are issues with the left brain. The doctor said that other children's scores are 28, while my child's is only 18. What does this mean? What kind of impact does this have? The help I need: The baby stopped breathing for 5 minutes at birth, will it have any impact? Now an X-ray of the head was taken, and there are issues with the left brain. The doctor said that other children's scores are 28, while my child's is only 18. What does this mean? What kind of impact does this have?]Doctor's answer:
There are many causes of fetal hypoxia, mainly occurring during childbirth when the fetus experiences intrauterine hypoxia. The reasons for fetal intrauterine hypoxia are numerous, including placental dysfunction caused by conditions such as preeclampsia and prolonged pregnancy, as well as impaired or blocked umbilical blood flow due to cord entanglement or compression, and various factors contributing to difficult labor. These can all lead to fetal hypoxia, and timely treatment is essential upon detection. Fetal hypoxia is highly dangerous and can cause many symptoms. Once a pregnant woman notices signs of fetal hypoxia, she should immediately seek medical attention at a formal hospital and receive oxygen supplementation promptly.