Stillbirth for 8 weeks in the womb - Signs, causes and treatment

Stillbirth of 8 weeks is an undesirable condition that occurs when the fetus has been formed for 8 weeks but cannot continue to develop in the mother's womb.

If not promptly detected and handled, stillbirth will cause very serious consequences to the mother's health. Even affect the next pregnancy.

Below are the identifying signs as well as the causes and measures to treat stillbirths for 8 weeks.

How is stillbirth?

Stillbirths or stillbirths are cases of fetal death in the womb before being completely expelled, weighing more than 500 grams. According to research, stillbirth is divided into 2 groups: 

Stillbirth less than 20 weeks: due to genetic abnormalities or fetal cell infection.

Stillbirth after 20 weeks: usually divided into early stillbirth - occurring from 20-27 weeks, late stillbirth - occurring from 28 - 36 weeks and full term, occurring after 37 weeks.

The cause of stillbirth

Stillbirth at 8 weeks can be caused by a variety of causes, possibly from the mother or the fetus. However, at present, up to 20-50% of fetuses die without finding a reason.

Causes are from the mother

Stillbirth can be caused by a number of diseases such as: 

Diseases related to parasites such as influenza virus, malaria, mumps , hepatitis, syphilis, ...

Some chronic diseases such as nephritis, high blood pressure, heart, tuberculosis, liver failure, ...

Endocrine diseases such as hypothyroidism, diabetes, basedow, ...

A mother with fetal toxicity leads to fetal poisoning.

Over 40 years of pregnancy, hard work, poor nutrition.

The uterus is malformed, underdeveloped.

Causes from the fetus

Fetal malformation: When the fetus is developing, abnormalities such as placental edema, hydrocephalus, ...

Chromosomal Disorders: Occurs due to inherited from parents, disorder in chromosome division or due to mutations during fertilization.

Blood type disagreement between mother and child.

The umbilical cord is wrapped around the neck, around the body, around the limb or the umbilical cord is knotted, twisted, or pinched.

In addition, some causes of appendages such as amniotic fluid, umbilical cord or placenta, abnormal uterus can also lead to stillbirth.

Signs identifying stillbirth for 8 weeks

Usually in the early stages of pregnancy, it is difficult for the mother to recognize the stillbirth because there are almost no signs of any abnormality. Some pregnant women still have normal morning sickness symptoms.

When the fetus is still dead for a while, the mother will begin to have manifestations such as bleeding, abdominal pain under the navel.

Here are some signs of the 8-week pregnancy that you should be aware of:

The fetus is no longer kicking: If you feel the fetus is not moving or kicking, it is most likely a sign that your baby is still dead. Then the womb will feel heavier, angry and smaller. In other cases, mothers still have stomachache and go out a lot.

No pregnancy: During the 8th week of pregnancy, if you suddenly no longer have any signs of pregnancy, it is also a sign of stillbirth.

Brown or black bleeding

The nipples are suddenly enlarged and colostrum secreted.

The abdomen does not grow larger. 

Broken amniotic fluid.

No longer hear the fetal heart on ultrasound.

What to do when stillborn for 8 weeks?

If the stillbirth occurs when the gestational age is too small, the fetus can disappear without any medical intervention. However, when the fetus is still in the 8th week, the pregnant woman should see a specialist for appropriate solutions.

Use medicine

This is a fairly quick and safe way of handling the stillbirth and avoids damage to the uterus of the pregnant woman. Doctors will prescribe drugs for the mother to expel the fetus.

Abortion

This is the method that doctors often use to expel the pregnancy as quickly as possible. Because if the fetus stays in the womb for a long time, there may be bacteria that can adversely affect the mother's health.

Take care of pregnant women after stillbirth

Mentality

Boredom, disappointment, guilt, ... are negative feelings that a mother must definitely experience when losing her child. To help the mother overcome this trauma, the family, especially the husband, should regularly confide and talk.

They need more encouragement about wives to feel comforted, and soon regain their mental balance. Besides, mother should proactively do the things she likes like shopping, reading books, listening to music, ... to relax her mind.

Nutrition

Stillbirth, when causing blood loss, also puts pressure on the mother's organs. Therefore, mothers need to pay special attention to nutrition, add vitamins, proteins, inorganic salts and iron supplements to prevent anemia. Choose foods that are easy to digest.

Plan to get pregnant again

After being pregnant, mothers should have time to stabilize spirit as well as rest and nourish. Therefore, the best interval for the next pregnancy is 6-12 months.

The causes of 8 weeks stillbirth are not entirely from the mother, so sometimes it is not possible to control the unfortunate occurrence.

Therefore, from preparing for pregnancy to all stages of pregnancy, mothers should try to take good care of their health. Mothers should regularly check-up periodically to minimize the risk of harm to mothers and babies.

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