Patient's question:
At 38 weeks pregnant, there was a disconnection during the fetal monitoring, and the doctor said there was oxygen deprivation, recommending continuous oxygen intake for three days. Is it necessary to do so? I am very scared and worried now. Will it be harmful to the baby?Doctor's answer:
Your situation, the fetal heart monitoring indicates poor results, and it is recommended to maintain oxygen therapy. You should receive oxygen for one hour each day, for three consecutive days, and then have a follow-up fetal heart monitoring after three days. A normal fetal heart rate is between 110 and 160 beats per minute, so your baby may be experiencing hypoxia, and there is a risk of fetal death in utero at any time. At this stage, the survival rate of the child after birth is high, but the fetal condition is very critical. It is likely that a cesarean section at this point would be too late. Therefore, it is advisable to take some measures first, such as observation and oxygen therapy.