Question 1

true?false? laying on ur back during pregnancy slows the return of blood to the heart which reduces blood flow to the fetus less oxygen less nutrients

Accepted Answer

True: The big vessels that supply blood to the uterus are under the uterus.  When you lay on your back, the weight of the uterus compresses these blood vessels so that there is less blood flow to the baby.   Its best to sleep on your left or right sides.  Best wishes!

Question 2

how does the flu directly or indirectly harm the fetus of a pregnant women? i know pneumonia can obviously cause lack of oxygen to the baby. what else

Accepted Answer

Flu affects mom: Pregnant women have a suppressed immune system which inhibits their ability to fight off infections like the flu. The fetus is at risk because the mom is at risk when infected. The best thing to do is to get an annual flu vaccine.

Question 3

does having a stuffy nose/ sinus infection during pregnancy affect fetus in anyway? i had one for about 2 weeks and it went away on its own but i hear that it can cause meningitis and the stuffy nose can block off oxygen from baby. 35 weeks pregnant?

Accepted Answer

: Your fetus takes oxygen from your blood and thrives at a lower level of oxygen than you need for the outside world. At birth their oxygen level does not match yours until they have been outside &amp; breathing for 5-10 minutes. Minor nasal congestion like you cited has no significant impact on a fetus. Stop breathing completely for 3-5 minutes and it would,

Question 4

how does meconium aspiration syndrome affect fetal oxygen?

Accepted Answer

It doesn't: Meconium affectes babies after they are born.

Question 5

hi, what is acute dangerously low spo2 level for pregnant woman for about 10 minutes. is sp o2 level is the same for mother and fetus?

Accepted Answer

: A normal oxygen saturation should be maintained. Some portable oximeters may provide inaccurate readings. If you have any difficulty breathing, please follow up with your physician. The oxygen saturation should be above 93 % in room air. The fetus may be affected by hypoxemia.

Question 6

my daughter has bronchiolitis and her oxygen saturation today fell to 92. after receiving several meds via nebulizer and her vein. cause?

Accepted Answer

Bronchiolitis: Bronchiolitis is caused by viruses. The most common virus causing severe disease is the RSV or respiratory syncyitial virus. Sounds like your daughter was admitted to the hospital and being taken care of. One advice: the pulse ox varies all the time and perhaps her reading of 92 was only transient. Please be patient with her recovery as RSV always takes time to run its course in a lot of cases.

Question 7

i feel needles and pins sensation on the back side of my neck, i feel my head is heavy many times, my neck is stiff most of the time, i feel like my brain is not receiving enough oxygen. i am having anxiety too. what could be the reason for all this?

Accepted Answer

: It is not feasible to provide a meaningful opinion without taking additional history, physical examination and may be some tests. It would be prudent to see your doctor and discuss if you may be depressed. Counter-intuitive as it may seem, exercise may help. Start with low intensity exercise such as walking and gradually increase the intensity as tolerated. Drink more water. Wish you good health!

Question 8

i taking nuzak 20mg per day for only 6days but im having heart burn and its like my legs are not receiving enough oxygen what must i do and i have acid reflux related issue for some time nw?

Accepted Answer

: It is a low starting dose but you seem not tolerating it well.
Please call your doctor.

Question 9

how does a fetus develop?

Accepted Answer

Genetic programming: Just like a computer program the genetic composition of the developing egg determines what will appear on the "computer screen"(baby). In conjunction with  good nutrition by the mother, Voila! a new life to nurture.

Question 10

how does a fetus breathe?

Accepted Answer

Thoracic movements.: Here are two answers to your tricky question: 1) fetuses do not literally breathe; they have increasingly frequent thoracic movements near term to prepare for extrauterine life without actually exchanging gases through their lungs. 2) gas exchange in utero is via the placenta (not the lungs); the fetuses obtain the required oxygen through placental function and complex hemoglobin interactions.

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True?false? laying on ur back during pregnancy slows the return of blood to the heart which reduces blood flow to the fetus less oxygen less nutrients

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How does the flu directly or indirectly harm the fetus of a pregnant women? i know pneumonia can obviously cause lack of oxygen to the baby. what else

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Does having a stuffy nose/ sinus infection during pregnancy affect fetus in anyway? i had one for about 2 weeks and it went away on its own but i hear that it can cause meningitis and the stuffy nose can block off oxygen from baby. 35 weeks pregnant?

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How does meconium aspiration syndrome affect fetal oxygen?

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Hi, what is acute dangerously low spo2 level for pregnant woman for about 10 minutes. is sp o2 level is the same for mother and fetus?

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My daughter has bronchiolitis and her oxygen saturation today fell to 92. after receiving several meds via nebulizer and her vein. cause?

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I feel needles and pins sensation on the back side of my neck, i feel my head is heavy many times, my neck is stiff most of the time, i feel like my brain is not receiving enough oxygen. i am having anxiety too. what could be the reason for all this?

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I taking nuzak 20mg per day for only 6days but im having heart burn and its like my legs are not receiving enough oxygen what must i do and i have acid reflux related issue for some time nw?

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How does a fetus develop?

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