What is the reason for the interruption of a few minutes during the fetal heart monitoring at 31 weeks gestation?

Patient's question:

At 31 weeks and 6 days, there were a few minutes of interruption during the fetal heart monitoring because the baby was changing positions inside the womb. It wasn't properly positioned during the test. I had just eaten breakfast before the monitoring, and the baby was very active. However, at other times, everything was fine. The doctor suggested oxygen therapy, mainly for two days. It's inconvenient to come and go, but I feel I don't need it. Is it true that if the umbilical cord isn't wrapped around the neck, there's no need for oxygen therapy?

Doctor's answer:

At only 31 weeks, the fetal heart monitoring is like this. The precautions for pregnant women include:
1. Early pregnancy: Prevent miscarriage caused by trauma, while paying attention to balanced nutrition and the absorption of trace elements;
2. Middle stages of early pregnancy: Pay attention to pregnancy nutrition, engage in appropriate exercise to control weight gain, and prevent the recurrence of gestational diabetes;
3. Late pregnancy: Complications during pregnancy may gradually reappear. Pregnant women should monitor blood pressure, check for edema, protein in urine, etc. Regular prenatal check-ups are essential during this period. Avoid cold and cooling foods, such as crabs, hawthorns, etc. If this helps you, please give a thumbs-up.

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