Does premature birth hypoxia affect intelligence?

Written by Zhao Li Li

Obstetrics

Updated on September 13, 2024

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Under normal circumstances, if a preterm infant suffers from hypoxia, severe cases may have an impact on future intelligence. However, if preterm infants experience hypoxia after childbirth, they generally receive oxygen therapy, which also affects their intelligence to some extent. Therefore, in daily life, it is still necessary to strengthen the care of preterm infants, adjust their diet, and after oxygenation, appropriately supplement DHA and other substances that can promote brain development and effectively improve issues such as delayed brain development in infants and toddlers.

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Written by Du Rui Xia

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Does low amniotic fluid lead to preterm birth?

When there is too little amniotic fluid, it can potentially cause preterm labor. Insufficient amniotic fluid can lead to fetal hypoxia and asphyxia within the uterine cavity, and frequent fetal movements may induce uterine contractions leading to preterm labor. If reduced amniotic fluid is detected during an examination, it is important to promptly identify the cause and actively pursue treatment. Initially, drinking more water can help improve the condition, and water can also be directly injected into the amniotic cavity to improve the situation. If an examination reveals frequent fetal movements or a reduced fetal heart rate, indicating hypoxia, prompt intervention is needed, and if necessary, pregnancy termination may be considered.

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Written by Zhao Li Li

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What are the signs of premature birth?

Under normal circumstances, during preterm labor, there may first be regular uterine contractions accompanied by continuous cervical dilation. This situation should be considered a possible onset of preterm labor. Generally, the period from after 28 weeks to before 37 weeks of gestation is considered the possible range for preterm labor to occur. Therefore, if there are symptoms like regular abdominal pain, backache, or a feeling of heaviness, it is necessary to seek medical attention promptly. When needed, local physical therapy, symptomatic treatment, or administration of medications to sustain the pregnancy can effectively alleviate the symptoms.

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Written by Zhao Li Li

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Does a low-lying placenta cause preterm birth?

In cases of placenta previa, there is also a certain risk of preterm birth. Generally, in the late stages of pregnancy, a persistent low-lying placenta may have some impact on the development of the placenta and embryo. Excessive physical activity or normal daily activities may cause abnormal vaginal bleeding. Long-term blood clots pressing on the cervix can also promote cervical dilation and lead to preterm birth. Therefore, it is generally necessary to rest in bed and avoid excessive exercise after placenta previa occurs, in order to reduce the risk of bleeding.

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Written by Liu Wen Li

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Does placenta previa cause preterm birth?

Placenta previa is likely to lead to premature birth. Why is that? Placenta previa refers to the condition where the placenta is positioned lower in the uterus, and the most common symptom is recurrent, painless bleeding during pregnancy. This is because the low-lying placenta often leads to frequent bleeding. If the bleeding is minimal, there is still hope to maintain the pregnancy, allowing the fetus to grow longer inside the uterus. However, in the event of heavy bleeding, if the baby remains in the uterus without delivery, a critical situation can arise due to blood loss, potentially leading to the disappearance of fetal heart activity. At this point, the pregnancy would need to be terminated, thus often resulting in premature birth.

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Is excessive amniotic fluid likely to cause premature birth?

Polyhydramnios is relatively common during pregnancy and can have a certain impact on the fetus. There are many reasons that can cause polyhydramnios, but regardless of the cause, polyhydramnios tends to lead to preterm birth. When there is an excessive amount of amniotic fluid, it puts significant pressure on the amniotic sac, which can easily lead to premature rupture of membranes. Premature rupture of membranes itself can stimulate the cervix, release inflammatory mediators, thereby causing contractions and symptoms of preterm labor. After the membranes rupture prematurely, infection within the uterine cavity is likely to occur, generally meaning that the possibility of keeping the pregnancy going for a long duration is unlikely. Therefore, polyhydramnios is associated with a higher risk of preterm labor. In clinical practice, if excessive amniotic fluid is detected during prenatal check-ups, it is advised to control the diet, engage in appropriate physical activities, or use other methods to keep the amniotic fluid level within the normal range.