Regular prenatal check ups are the top priority for women after pregnancy. Through prenatal check ups, the health status of the baby in the belly can be monitored, and the data obtained from different times of prenatal check ups is also different. Doctors can judge the health of babies based on data. So, is it normal for a baby's fetal heart rate to remain above 160?
Firstly, the normal range for a healthy baby's fetal heart rate is between 120 and 160. It is abnormal to be below 120 or above 160, which is a manifestation of intrauterine hypoxia. If the monitoring is consistently above 160, it is best to have another ultrasound examination. If the baby has umbilical cord entanglement around the neck, it can cause fetal hypoxia in the uterus; If there is no umbilical cord entanglement around the neck, oxygen therapy can be used to alleviate this condition.
Secondly, if the baby's fetal heart rate remains within the normal range, only occasionally above 160, the mother does not need to worry too much. Some babies undergo multiple examinations, and the fetal heart rate can reach 180 or above. This is because during the examination, the pregnant woman's mood is relatively nervous, which affects the fetal heart rate. So, as long as the doctor says it's okay during the examination, it's okay.
Finally, if the baby's fetal heart rate consistently exceeds 160, fetal heart rate monitoring can be performed to see if there is intrauterine hypoxia in the fetus. During the examination, it is necessary to go to a regular hospital to check the fetal heart rate, and make the correct diagnosis and corresponding treatment based on the examination results. Pregnant women should maintain a happy mood and pay attention to reasonable diet. Do not just lie down, as it can cause fetal asphyxia. Proper exercise is beneficial for the fetus. The most important thing is to do a good prenatal examination, so as to grasp the health status of the fetus.
