Hypoxia in newborns is, unfortunately, a fairly common condition, which is accompanied by a deficiency of oxygen in the baby’s body. This is a dangerous violation, which, in the absence of medical care, can lead to the development of a number of complications or death.
Hypoxia in newborns: causes and varieties.
Today, there are many factors that as a result lead to a lack of oxygen, which is simply necessary for the normal functioning of the human body.
Such a condition can be either congenital or acquired. Congenital disorders develop during pregnancy, in the womb. The cause may be the state of the mother's body. For example, it has been observed that women with diabetes, problems with the endocrine system, as well as protracted anemia, chronic respiratory diseases, often produce babies in this state.
In addition, the deficiency of this gas in the fetus may be due to the Rh conflict between the maternal and child organisms. The lifestyle of a pregnant woman is also very important, since improper nutrition, lack of fresh air and a sedentary lifestyle can lead to this kind of consequences.
Acquired hypoxia in infants develops directly during childbirth. The cause may be trauma while passing through the birth canal, as well as the neck of the child wrapped in the umbilical cord. In addition, a mismatch in the size of the female body and the child can lead to the same result. Hypoxia is also often diagnosed among premature babies, or vice versa, with too long gestation.
Hypoxia in the newborn: symptoms.
In fact, to determine such a state in a newborn baby is quite simple - his skin acquires a bluish tint, and the baby does not make any sounds at birth. In this case, he really needs medical help - the only way to save his life.
Hypoxia in newborns: consequences.
It is worth noting that oxygen is very important for the normal functioning of the human body. And with an insufficient amount of this gas in the blood, in the first place, the brain suffers, which regulates all the other functions of the child's body. The longer the fetal brain does not receive oxygen, the more severe and irreversible are the consequences.
As a rule, such children are regularly monitored by a pediatrician. Possible violations of the heart and vascular system, as well as developmental delays, muscle weakness and trembling, and in more severe cases, cramps.
And even if the baby is developing normally, deviations from development in the future are very likely - it can be, for example, speech delay, lethargy, or, conversely, excessive activity.
Hypoxia in newborns: treatment methods.
The choice of treatment depends on the severity of the damage. Immediately after birth, such babies need immediate resuscitation, during which the airways are cleared of mucus. Along with this, doctors are trying to restore the processes of natural breathing. In some cases, artificial respiration is also needed .
In the future, after a thorough examination, doctors prescribe certain drugs with which you can normalize the activity of the nervous system, as well as eliminate other disorders. The treatment complex also includes massage sessions, therapeutic exercises and physiotherapy methods.
Hypoxia in newborns: how to avoid it?
In fact, all methods of prevention should be carried out by a woman during pregnancy. Expectant mothers need to remember about proper nutrition, taking vitamins, regular visits to the doctor and taking tests that help identify the presence of certain diseases. Do not neglect walks in the fresh air.
It is also recommended that you closely monitor the movements of the fetus - if you notice uncharacteristic intense movements, or, conversely, their absence, then you should immediately contact an obstetrician-gynecologist.