Patient's question:
At 38 weeks today, I had a fetal heart monitoring test. The doctor said the baby's heart rate was irregular and recommended hospitalization. I don't know what to do? There were 4 decelerations, and I don't know if the baby is in danger.Doctor's answer:
38 weeks today for fetal heart monitoring. The doctor said the baby's heart rate is irregular, with 4 decelerations. The umbilical cord has wrapped around the neck once. No family history of genetic diseases.Medical advice: Frequent variable decelerations and late decelerations both require treatment. The umbilical cord has wrapped around the neck once. During contractions, the cord being compressed can stimulate the vagus nerve, leading to variable decelerations. Frequent occurrences suggest fetal hypoxia. Active treatment is necessary to ensure the baby's safety. As for whether a vaginal delivery is possible, it depends on the mother's and baby's conditions during labor.