Patient's question:
I am currently 37 weeks pregnant. Since becoming pregnant, I have frequently experienced colds, nasal congestion, sneezing, and runny nose. Generally, I don't have a fever. I would like to know if this has a significant impact on the fetus, or if it could cause hydrocephalus or other congenital diseases? At 28 weeks, I had a 3D ultrasound which showed normal results. So far, I have only had a fetal heart rate check and have not had an ultrasound yet. Could hydrocephalus or other diseases still appear between 29 and 37 weeks?Doctor's answer:
Analysis of the condition: The occurrence and development of a disease follow a process, so prenatal check-ups are continuous rather than a one-time examination that can determine the overall situation. If you catch a cold after becoming pregnant, it generally will not have a significant impact on the fetus's development if it occurs during the second or third trimester rather than the early stage of pregnancy.Advice: Since your current check-ups have not revealed any problems, there is no need to worry about it. Follow the doctor's recommendations and complete all the necessary prenatal check-ups. If you are not confident in the results of the check-up at your current hospital, you can visit a hospital with a higher level of care for another examination. If no abnormalities are found, consider it as nothing serious. Many diseases cannot be completely identified during the fetal stage, and some may not even manifest until after birth as the child grows and develops. Therefore, there is no need to worry too much. Currently, as long as everything is fine, that is the most important thing.