During pregnancy, multiple prenatal check ups are required, with different items for each stage. Some pregnant women find that they cannot see the gallbladder of the fetus in their belly during prenatal check ups, and they are particularly worried when encountering this situation. After all, the fetus is missing an organ and is worried about being born unhealthy, unsure whether to keep it. So what happens when a fetus is born without a gallbladder?
The gallbladder is located beneath the liver and has the function of storing and concentrating bile. Although a fetus can survive without a gallbladder, it can affect digestive function. During pregnancy check ups, there is only a 5-6% chance that the fetus will be found to have no gallbladder. Some cases may only be discovered after birth, but there are also cases where the fetus has congenital biliary atresia leading to the absence of gallbladder.
If it is found during an examination that the fetus does not have a gallbladder, a follow-up ultrasound can be performed a few weeks later. The handling methods vary depending on different situations. Pregnant women can decide whether to give birth to a fetus based on their physical condition and examination results. If it is determined that they do not want it, they can undergo abortion or induced labor to terminate the pregnancy.
In order to ensure a healthy birth of the fetus, it is necessary to undergo prenatal examinations during pregnancy. Only through prenatal examinations can the developmental status of the fetus be understood. Once problems with fetal development are detected, they can be dealt with promptly to avoid giving birth to unhealthy fetuses. In short, do not hastily terminate or induce labor without confirming the presence of developmental abnormalities in the fetus.
