THAI 40 Weeks have not been under labor should have surgery?

The pregnancy has reached its due date (40 week) But the mother has not shown any signs of labor, making the parents worried. So what should you do if you encounter this situation?, Should I choose surgery or not?? All important information will be answered by DinoGPT through this article.

 

How many weeks of pregnancy are considered full term??

A full-term pregnancy is a full-term pregnancy 40 tuần tuổi (up to the due date). However, pregnancy > 38 week is mature and can easily survive outside the mother's uterus, Meanwhile, babies born early or later than this time will have a higher risk of complications. Specifically, The time of giving birth for pregnant women will be defined and divided as follows:

• Before 37 week: premature babies
• Từ 38- 41 week: full-term babies
• Từ 42 week or more: premature babies.

However, There is no fixed number for how many weeks of pregnancy it takes to give birth equally for all pregnant women. Fetal health factors, psychological factors, External stimulation as well as the mother's constitution can cause the pregnant woman to give birth earlier or later than the expected date of birth. 1 – 2 week is completely normal.

In addition, the factor of mothers giving birth for the first time (with I know) or giving birth in the womb also affects the timing of childbirth.

The cause of the fetus By the expected date, she still hadn't gone into labor (Pregnant beyond due date)

The time when the fetus reaches full term (38-41 week) enough conditions to be born. The baby at this time has an average weight of about 2900 gram comes 4200 gram. If the mother does not go into labor, it can lead to a prolonged pregnancy, also known as premature pregnancy.

Several causes lead to this Pregnancy past due date that is

• Body mass index (BMI) High mother's health and risk of diabetes are considered favorable factors for post-term pregnancy. The cause has not been explained other than the hypothesis of a metabolic disorder affecting endocrine factors related to labor induction.
• Abnormalities in the placenta or fetal development are also one of the causes that need attention.
• Genetic or gender factors: Premature pregnancy may be more common in family members. Some cases are related to the gender of the child and typically boys will have a longer gestation period.
• Deviation in calculating the initial due date and possibly confusion about the last menstrual date during ultrasound.

 

By the time you give birth, if there are no signs of labor, could there be any problems??

Pregnant women worry during pregnancy 40 week old but no signs of labor. However, Pregnant mothers should not worry too much if their pregnancy is well controlled and monitored by a specialist. Below are some possible risks:

Past due date

In case the pregnancy has entered the week 41 and no signs of labor. This is considered a pregnancy past the due date. If the pregnancy reaches the third week 42 or last longer without labor, it is called postterm pregnancy.

Risk of infection

Some cases of pregnancy 40 Weeks before labor, the mother is at risk of facing an infection inside the uterus. So, Mothers need to be monitored and examined by doctors to avoid possible bad situations.

Bad risk for the fetus

Pregnancy past due date has characteristics

• Peeling of genital skin, by whom, whole body peeling,..
• Old face, long nails that cover the fingers
• Skinny body or grossly large fetus, Partly as in the case of a mother with diabetes

This is a factor that can cause complications for the fetus such as fetal distress, oligohydramnios, stillbirth, The rate of newborns suffering from diseases increases due to complications of meconium aspiration,pneumonia or the child experiences abnormalities during growth such as excessive weight gain, birth defects, cerebral palsy,…

Risk for mother

• Pregnancy past due date leads to increased cesarean section rates and increased risk of postpartum bleeding and postpartum infection

 

What should I do if I'm due to give birth and still haven't gone into labor?? Should I have surgery??

Thai 40 Week before labor, should I have surgery?? This is the worry of many pregnant mothers. In fact, choosing the appropriate birth plan will depend on the obstetrician after examining the mother. However, Natural birth is always the preferred option. Doctors can support mothers in labor using appropriate and safe methods.

In some cases of premature pregnancy, surgery will be indicated when the following symptoms appear:

• The fetus showed signs of fetal distress.
• The pregnant woman had an old cesarean section.
• Mother is undergoing infertility treatment.
• Measures to support the mother in labor failed.
• The size of the baby is large, difficult to give birth normally and may get stuck.
• The fetus is in an abnormal position, not in the forward position.
• Pregnant women have health problems, Older age or risk of complications during vaginal birth.
• The birth process often faces many difficulties.

So, thai 40 Choosing a birth plan depends largely on the health of both mother and baby. The thing to keep in mind when your pregnancy is past your due date is to see a doctor: Specifically, if you have not gone into labor by the expected date of birth, you need to come in for examination and monitoring 2 once a day for ultrasound (Monitor the amount of amniotic fluid, fetal movement, fetal heart rate)

And monitored by fetal heart monitoring (to detect fetal distress). Mothers should seriously follow the doctor's instructions to ensure safety for both mother and baby.

In fact, the choice of birth method depends on many factors. So, Pregnant mothers should visit on schedule to receive full advice from a doctor. Hopefully with the above information, mẹ sẽ có thêm nhiều kiến thức để vượt cạn thành công.

The article was evaluated by TS.BS. Duong Lan Dung – Deputy Head of Training Department, Former Deputy Head of Science Research Department – National Hospital of Obstetrics and Gynecology.