Pregnancy in October is a natural process for women to conceive a new life, but there are also many twists and turns in this process. The term 'hypothyroidism' is unfamiliar to many people, let alone the pain of pregnant women with hypothyroidism. In real life, there are more and more pregnant women with hypothyroidism. Today we are going to talk about what to do if a pregnant woman with hypothyroidism does not give birth during the delivery period? Let's take a look together.
What is hypothyroidism
Hypothyroidism, also known as hypothyroidism, is a clinical syndrome caused by a lack of synthesis, secretion, or action of thyroid hormones, or poor physiological or biological effects of thyroid hormones. For some pregnant women, their biggest concern is whether getting hypothyroidism during pregnancy will affect the fetus.
What should pregnant women with hypothyroidism do if they fail to give birth at the due date
Pregnant women with hypothyroidism are often prone to post term pregnancies. Although it is not necessary to terminate the pregnancy before the due date, it is advisable not to exceed 41 weeks. Whether pregnant with hypothyroidism or not, if the pregnancy reaches or exceeds 42 weeks, it is called an expired pregnancy, which is a relatively dangerous situation that can harm the baby in the following ways: firstly, due to placental aging and functional decline, the nutrients and oxygen supplied to the fetus through the placenta will be reduced, which can easily lead to fetal malnutrition and hypoxia, and in severe cases, even intrauterine death may occur; Secondly, it may reduce the amount of amniotic fluid, even to less than 100 milliliters, and oligohydramnios is not conducive to delivery, which may lead to slow opening of the cervix and prolonged first stage of labor. Moreover, according to clinical data statistics, newborns born after an expired pregnancy have a significantly increased risk of various complications compared to full-term infants born during normal pregnancy.
It seems that regardless of whether it is hypothyroidism or not, expired pregnancy in pregnant women is a harmful situation to the baby. It is easy for expectant mothers with hypothyroidism to accept this. So it is best for pregnant women to listen to the doctor's advice if there are no signs of activation after the due date, in order to ensure the safety of both mother and baby before deciding whether to be hospitalized or not. Wishing everyone all the best.
