For expectant mothers, being afraid is like being stillborn. This abnormal situation has a huge impact on expectant mothers, not only physically but also psychologically, and the trauma cannot be healed for a long time. How long can a stillbirth stay in the stomach? Doctors suggest that stillbirths in the abdomen should be treated early to avoid unnecessary harm to the mother.
How long can a stillbirth stay in the stomach
If stillbirth stays in the uterine cavity for too long, it can cause maternal coagulation dysfunction. About 80% of fetuses are naturally aborted and delivered within 2-3 weeks after death. If the embryo is not expelled within 3 weeks after death, the embryonic tissue will undergo degenerative changes and release thrombin into the mother's bloodstream, activating clotting factors in blood vessels and causing disseminated intravascular coagulation, which consumes clotting factors such as fibrinogen and platelets in the blood. The chance of disseminated intravascular coagulation occurring after 4 weeks of fetal death in the uterus is significantly increased, which can cause severe bleeding during delivery. Therefore, once embryonic death is diagnosed, measures should be taken as soon as possible, including surgical curettage and close observation to prevent complications.
Causes of stillbirth
1. Infection: including bacteria, viruses, Toxoplasma gondii, syphilis, etc., caused by infection leading to severe maternal diseases and placental infections, fetal hypoxia or congenital malformations causing stillbirth.
2. Pregnancy complications or complications: including hypertension, heart disease, diabetes, thyroid disease, chronic kidney disease such as nephrotic syndrome, liver disease such as acute fatty liver during pregnancy, antiphospholipid antibody syndrome, hereditary thrombophilia, red blood cell allogeneic immunity, platelet allogeneic immunity and premature birth can lead to stillbirth.
3. Placental and umbilical cord abnormalities: Placental and umbilical cord abnormalities that cause stillbirth include maternal fetal bleeding, placental abnormalities, umbilical cord abnormalities, and placental abnormalities in multiple pregnancies.
4. Fetal diseases: including cytogenetic abnormalities such as Turner syndrome, Trisomy 21, Trisomy 18, and Trisomy 13, as well as amniocentesis and central nervous system defects. The risk factors for stillbirth include advanced age, obesity, smoking, history of stillbirth, and lack of standardized prenatal check ups.
How long can a stillbirth stay in the stomach? For expectant mothers, the probability of stillbirth is not high. If this situation occurs, they should face reality and deal with it early. stillbirth is not suitable for staying in the mother's body for a long time. There are many reasons for stillbirth, and it is best to undergo a comprehensive examination after induced abortion. If it is due to physical reasons, active treatment should be sought.
