Does the home fetal heart rate monitor have any side effects
More and more pregnant women are paying attention to the health of their fetuses, so home fetal heart rate monitors are becoming more and more popular. However, many people have doubts about home fetal heart rate monitors and are worried about side effects. So, do home fetal heart rate monitors have any side effects? Next, we will provide detailed answers to the precautions for using home fetal heart rate monitors from several aspects.
1. Frequency of use
Although home fetal heart rate monitors can allow pregnant women to better understand the status of their fetuses, frequent use will have a certain impact on both pregnant women and the fetus. It is generally recommended to use it for no more than 10 minutes a day, otherwise it will increase the time the fetus stays in the womb and lead to fetal hypoxia and other problems. If continuous monitoring is required, it should not exceed 20 minutes each time and be monitored up to 3 times. It is best for pregnant women to consult a doctor or medical staff before use, and to use it correctly under their guidance.
2. How to use
If the home fetal heart rate monitor is used improperly, it may cause a certain degree of harm to pregnant women and fetuses. First of all, keep it clean and hygienic, and try to avoid using it in places with wounds or bumps. The second thing is to choose the right location. Although thin pregnant women may be able to find the fetal pulse sound by themselves, it is not so easy for most pregnant women. Improper position selection will waste time and labor, and will also affect the accuracy of monitoring. Generally speaking, monitoring should be done vertically below the waist.
3. Irreplaceable medical examination
Although a home fetal heart rate monitor can allow pregnant women to pay more attention to the condition of their fetus, it should not be regarded as a medical device or a substitute for medical examination. It must be clear that there are some problems that cannot be reflected in home fetal heart rate monitors, such as fetal position, regularity of fetal heart sounds, etc., which require professional medical examination to make a diagnosis, and pregnant women need to undergo medical examination under the advice of a doctor.
4. Mood swings
Although home fetal heart rate monitors can allow pregnant women to understand the condition of their fetuses, they can easily be frightened if anything abnormal is found. Emotional fluctuations may have a negative impact on the health of pregnant women and fetuses, which is also one of the issues that need to be paid attention to when using a home fetal heart rate monitor. If you encounter an abnormal situation, it is recommended to deal with it with the help of a doctor.
Summary
To sum up, the home fetal heart rate monitor can allow pregnant women to know more about the condition of their fetus, but if it is not used in the correct way, it will have varying degrees of impact on both the pregnant woman and the fetus. Before using a home fetal heart rate monitor, pregnant women should consult a doctor and follow the doctor\’s instructions. In addition, when abnormalities are discovered, they must be handled calmly to avoid negative impacts and ensure the healthy growth of the fetus.
