Patient's question:
A friend had a thorough check-up at the hospital last month and found that the fetus already had a fetal heartbeat. However, when they went for another check-up this month, the doctor told them that the baby had stopped developing. I would like to ask a few questions: What could have caused the fetal heartbeat to stop after it was detected? Is it related to a blood clotting disorder?Doctor's answer:
It may be caused by maternal factors, possibly due to the mother being exposed to toxic work environments or radiation, suffering from mechanical injuries, malnutrition, or even taking medication, which leads to the child experiencing a halt in growth and development. If the child experiences fetal demise, it is crucial to undergo an abortion procedure promptly to prevent infections caused by the dead fetus remaining in the womb.