What is the role of utero fetal maternal circulation in a high-risk pregnancy? Get to know the doctor

High-risk pregnancy: In high-risk pregnancy, both the mother and the unborn child are at risk, in such a situation, it becomes very important to do the right test by understanding utero fetal maternal circulation.

What is utero foetal placental circulation: Utero fetal maternal circulation is a complex network of nerves connecting the mother and fetus during pregnancy. This system is necessary for the exchange of essential nutrients, oxygen and waste products between the two. Let's talk about how important it is for the baby growing in the womb and its birth. Let's try to understand this from Dr. Molshree Gupta, Senior Fetal Medicine Expert, CK Birla Hospital, Delhi.

Know the essential organs

1. Uterine Arteries:

These veins carry oxygen-filled blood from the mother's circulatory system to the placenta.

2. Placenta:

This organ acts as a bridge between the mother and the fetus. It facilitates the exchange of nutrients, oxygen and waste products.

3. Umbilical Cord:

This umbilical cord connects the fetus to the placenta. It consists of 2 umbilical arteries and an umbilical vein.

4. Umbilical Arteries:

The umbilical arteries carry oxygen-rich blood and waste products from the fetus to the placenta.

5. Umbilical vein

carries oxygenated blood and nutrients from the placenta to the fetus.

Understand the important process

1. The oxygen-filled blood from the mother's heart is transported to the uterus through the uterine arteries.

2. Maternal blood diffuses in the placenta to diffuse oxygen and nutrients into the foetus' blood.

3. The oxygenated blood is transported from the placenta to the fetus through the umbilical vein.

4. The heart of the fetus carries oxygenated blood to its organs.

5. Deoxygenated blood and waste products are transported back to the placenta through umbilical arteries.

6. In the placenta, these waste products are transferred to maternal blood for elimination.

What are the risks?

In mothers with diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease or connective tissue disorders, and high-risk pregnancies such as multiple pregnancies (such as twins and triplets), monitoring of utero fetal maternal circulation is important. Abnormalities in this system can cause many serious complications such as-

1. Placental insufficiency

Reduced blood flow to the placenta can lead to a lack of essential nutrients and oxygen in the fetus.

2. Preclampsia

This condition can cause blockage of blood flow to the placenta, affecting foetal growth and development.

3. Fetal growth restriction:

Insufficient blood flow can slow down foetal growth.

4. Fetal Death In

severe cases, placental insufficiency can lead to fetal death.

Ways to monitor the health of the foetus

1. Doppler Ultrasound

This technique measures blood flow velocity in the ytrine and umbilical vessels.

2. Biophysical Profile

This test assesses the well-being of the fetus by evaluating factors such as heart rate, breathing movement, body movement, tone, and amniotic fluid volume.

3. Amniotic Fluid Index:

This amniotic measures the amount of amniotic fluid, which is necessary for the development of the fetus.

4. Maternal Serum Markers

Some blood tests can identify markers associated with an increased risk for pregnancy complications.

By closely monitoring utero fetal maternal circulation, healthcare providers can identify potential problems early and take appropriate steps to ensure the health of both mother and fetus.

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