Newborn Problems: What Mothers Need To Look Out For
by admin on Jan.30, 2010, under Women's Health
Expectant mothers who regularly go to their doctors for their checkups will know that still their unborn babies will be prone to a lot of problems during the course of labor and delivery. Here are some of these health problems the newborns will be faced with:
Fetal Distress. The term is used to refer to those signs and indications prior to and during childbirth that point to the fetus not being well. An uncommon complication during labor, fetal distress is a result of a pregnancy that lasts too long or if the baby is not getting enough oxygen or when other pregnancy complications are present. An electronic fetal heart monitoring device or a Doppler ultrasound gadget can be used to monitor the fetal heart rate. To correct this, doctors will give the mother oxygen, give the mother more fluids, or ask the mother to go to a different position.
Abnormal Fetal Positions. At the final phases of pregnancy, the fetus should be in a position that will ready itself for the delivery
