What can be caused by childbirth at 30 weeks?
Quite often premature birth begins on the 30th week of pregnancy, As a rule, this is due to:
- hypertension of uterine myometrium;
- stressful situations;
- chronic diseases of the reproductive system;
- genital tract infections;
- presence of chronic diseases of the pelvic organs in the anamnesis.
Most often, the onset of labor at 30 weeks is promoted by increased uterus tone, which is often observed in multiple pregnancies, and also in cases where the fetus is large.
What can the delivery lead to in 30 weeks?
The effects of preterm labor at 30 weeks are often negative. By this time, all the systems and organs of the baby are already formed, but are not ready for normal functioning.
For example, the respiratory system at this time is not yet able to fully supply the baby's body with oxygen. As is known, in the womb of the mother, along with nutrients, it is delivered to the fetus through the utero-placental circulatory system. In addition, the development of the surfactant responsible for the opening of the lungs at the first inspiration, which appeared in the world of the baby, occurs only at the 37th week of pregnancy.
Despite this, it can not be said that a baby born 7-10 weeks before the scheduled time is not viable. As a rule, such children immediately after birth are transferred to the intensive care unit, where they are placed in a kuvez and connected to an artificial respiration apparatus. There are cases when the children from twins appeared as a result of childbirth at 30 weeks, after 2-3 months, did not differ from the babies born to the term.
Preventing premature birth
A huge role is played by prevention. A woman, knowing about the threat of premature birth (increased uterine tone) should try to avoid physical exertion, strictly following the instructions of the doctor.