Expired pregnancy is indeed quite dangerous. If the pregnancy exceeds 42 weeks, even if it is an expired pregnancy, although the probability of occurrence is not high, once it occurs, it is not good for both the pregnant woman and the fetus. Expired pregnancy can lead to a very high fetal mortality rate, even up to 5% to 12%.
The longer the pregnancy, the more dangerous it is. In the late stage of pregnancy, pregnant women should be extra careful and may give birth at any time. If there is an expired pregnancy, the risk to both the pregnant woman and the fetus is even greater. The fetus may experience oligohydramnios or hypoxia, so it is necessary to go to the hospital for examination in a timely manner after 42 weeks of pregnancy. The longer the expired pregnancy, the more dangerous the fetus will be.
After an expired pregnancy occurs, one should go to the hospital for fetal heart rate monitoring. If the fetal heart rate is unstable, it is best to induce labor or perform a caesarean section in a timely manner to ensure the safety of the fetus. Once the fetus experiences distress or hypoxia, it is likely to cause brain damage, and the adverse consequences of an expired pregnancy cannot be predicted.
After an expired pregnancy, a B-ultrasound examination is also necessary, which may cause amniotic fluid turbidity. This symptom is also detrimental to the fetus. If the placenta ages or the amniotic fluid becomes turbid, the safety of the fetus will be threatened. Therefore, it is important to determine early whether to induce labor or perform a cesarean section.
Premature birth is harmful to the fetus, as we all know, but many people are unaware that expired pregnancy can also have adverse effects. Not only can it cause fetal hypoxia, but it also has a significant impact on pregnant women. If the fetus grows in the abdomen for too long, it is most likely to develop into a giant fetus, and pregnant women are prone to difficult labor or heavy bleeding during delivery.
