What is the expression of 5-week-old fetus? For every 100 pregnant women, 20 will experience spontaneous miscarriage and early pregnancy loss (less than 12 weeks). About 10% of couples, after completing the screening tests, still cannot determine the cause of the recurrent miscarriage.
Definition of stillbirth
Stillbirth, or stillbirth, is where an egg is fertilized and implanted in a woman's uterus and develops into a fetus. However, for a number of reasons, the fetus ceases to grow, is not alive, and stays in the uterus.
Cause 5 weeks of pregnancy
According to MSc Nguyen Duc Toan, Department of Obstetrics, Long Khanh Regional General Hospital (Dong Nai), there are many reasons leading to stillbirth, so it is difficult to identify specific reasons. However, there are a few common reasons:
On the side of the pregnant woman
Suffering from chronic diseases such as diabetes , hepatitis, kidney failure, anemia, high blood pressure, ...
Pregnancy poisoning with complications of pre-eclampsia, premature peeling vegetables ...
Nutrition in the early stages was poor and poor
Hard physical labor during the sensitive first 5 weeks of pregnancy
Use of stimulants such as beer, alcohol, tobacco, drugs, ...
There has been a history of stillbirth
Older women
On the part of the fetus, it can be due to a disorder inherited from the parents or a mutation in the process of ovulation, sperm production, fertilization and fetal development.
Expression of 5 weeks stillbirth
No more morning sickness
Suddenly losing the feeling of morning sickness, the chest no longer tightens, but becomes soft. At the same time, the abdomen can become heavy. This is the most common manifestation of 5-week stillbirth.
The mother does not feel the fetal movement
Besides the sudden loss of feeling of morning sickness, many sensitive mothers will no longer feel the fetal movement even though the baby is still young.
Vaginal bleeding is a manifestation of a 5-week pregnancy
Vaginal bleeding may start as small spots, then it can get worse and heavier. The color of the blood can range from pink to dark red or brown.
Red blood is the fresh blood that will leave the mother's body quickly. Brown blood, on the other hand, is blood that has been in the uterus for a while. You may also see coffee-grounds, or near-black, blood during a miscarriage.
The uterus is not growing
The older the baby, the more open the uterus is to accommodate the development of the fetus. On prenatal check-up and uterine size examination, if the growth is slow compared to the normal fetal speed, it may be a sign of stillbirth of 5 weeks of age.
No longer hear the fetal heart beat
When going to prenatal check-up, checking the heart rate is difficult and if you check it many times and still can't see the movement of the fetal heart, it is likely that the fetus will still be stillborn.
What will the doctor do when the 5-week fetus is detected?
When the ultrasound does not show the fetal heart activity, the doctor will make a follow-up appointment for about 3-7 days to confirm before any intervention.
For fetuses less than 7 weeks, they can dissolve, so there is no need to rely on external influences. However, the doctor will also advise and let the mother know specifically how to handle the examination.
Note to help your health recover quickly after the 5-week-old fetal event
Comply strictly with instructions for handling and re-examination if any of the doctor.
Rest for at least 1 month.
Keep the genitals clean and clean.
Try to be calm, keep the spirit as comfortable and optimistic as possible. If necessary, a psychologist can be mediated.
Pay attention to the diet with 4 groups of nutrients, including starch, protein, fat, and vitamins found in fresh fruits and vegetables. At the same time, supplementing with folic acid to prepare for the upcoming pregnancy is safer.
Avoid using stimulants such as beer, alcohol, ...
Limit sex until your uterus and health recover
Should wait at least 3 months to get pregnant again
Do not exercise with vigor, or do heavy physical labor
Stillbirth is a sad event that no pregnant mother wants. The important thing is to process and get mentally move on with your life. And another little angel comes right to her.
See more:
Handbook for pregnant women: 5th week of pregnancy
Pregnant again after stillbirth - Matters pregnant mothers need to know
Notes on bleeding during pregnancy for pregnant mothers