Improve blood circulation during pregnancy. What to do if blood flow is impaired? Violation of uteroplacental blood flow

13.06.2019

Why is exercise during pregnancy so necessary?

1.Decreased activity (physical inactivity) during pregnancy increases the risk of impaired blood flow in the placenta, which reduces the supply of oxygen and nutrients to the baby.

2.Sport during pregnancy allows you to improve uteroplacental blood flow, activating metabolic processes in the mother's body, due to which the child develops well

3. Regular exercise during pregnancy helps to normalize blood pressure, especially if a woman suffers from a decrease (in the first half of pregnancy, the pressure tends to decrease, and in the second half - to increase).

4. Headaches decrease, muscles of the legs, back, pelvic floor become stronger, which is an excellent prevention of varicose veins, hemorrhoids.

5. Sport during pregnancy helps to normalize intestinal motility, which is the prevention of constipation.

6. After small physical exertion, mood rises, a surge of energy appears, stress is relieved and sleep is normalized.

7. Sport during pregnancy reduces the risk of edema, since movement improves blood flow in the kidneys and increases their excretory function.

Stop factors

After physical exertion during pregnancy, shortness of breath, profuse sweating, tachycardia, dizziness and other uncomfortable phenomena should not occur.

If the upper blood pressure rises in the expectant mother above 130 and / or lower above 90 mm Hg. Art., then you can play sports during pregnancy only after consulting a doctor, so as not to provoke the development of complications.

It is important that after the workout, the expectant mother feels more energized than before and does not feel very tired.

What is the right way to play sports during pregnancy so that it will only benefit mom and baby?

Advice 1. Perform exercises for pregnant women only when you feel well.

An expectant mother should not be overloaded if she does not feel very well. In such cases, it is better to just take a walk in the fresh air.

Tip 2: Avoid Excessive Exercise During Pregnancy

We are talking about strength training and lifting weights, especially above shoulder level, exercises that require prolonged tension of the muscles of the legs and abdomen, as well as running and jumping. All this can cause an increase in the tone of the uterus and the risk of termination of pregnancy.

Do not overuse stretching exercises for pregnant women, as while carrying a baby, the ligaments soften and it is easy to get a dislocation or other injury.

Intensive aerobic exercises (dancing, shaping, step aerobics) can be continued up to 16-18 weeks, that is, until the period when the fetus becomes large and the belly begins to grow significantly. Elements that require balancing (for example, dancing pirouettes) are best skipped.

Advice 3. Physical activity during pregnancy should be limited if there is a violation of the course of pregnancy or exacerbation of a chronic disease

A violation of the course of pregnancy includes, for example, the threat of termination or its termination earlier in the same period, multiple pregnancy, polyhydramnios, oligohydramnios, severe toxicosis of the first or second half of pregnancy, anemia, increased uterine tone, bleeding, placenta previa, etc. It is clear that you will have to give up training during an exacerbation of any chronic diseases (for example, pyelonephritis, sinusitis, osteochondrosis, etc.) or the appearance of acute colds, especially with an increase in body temperature (ARVI, tonsillitis, etc.), as well as if there are diseases such as diabetes mellitus, thyroid dysfunction, which affect metabolic processes in the body, reducing the overall adaptive capacity. In such cases, exercise for pregnant women increases the load on the body and can provoke an aggravation of the course of the disease or the development of complications of pregnancy.

Tip 4. Choose physical activity for pregnant women with a low injury rate

It is not necessary to "drive with the ball" during pregnancy. Basketball, volleyball are not classes for expectant mothers. This also includes downhill skiing, horse riding, snowboarding, sledding, ice skating, rollerblading, cycling, scuba diving and underwater diving, diving.

What you can:

Cross-country skiing. With this type of load, there are practically no shock effects on the joints and spine, and the muscles of the back, arms, legs are well trained. The main thing is to ski at a moderate pace. With good support for the legs and arms, the probability of falling is practically zero.
One of the safest sports during pregnancy is swimming, however, cool water should be avoided, especially if the uterus is toned, which further increases it, as well as swimming in natural bodies of stagnant water (ponds, lakes), as there is a high risk the occurrence of an infection of the genitourinary tract due to the presence of local microorganisms. While swimming, you should not raise your head high above the water, as the lower back arch and the neck muscles tense (blood vessels supplying the brain may be pinched). It is best for expectant mothers to swim breaststroke, on their backs, resting their heads on a swimming board and working with their legs.
In the first trimester, you can swim and do water aerobics for 40-50 minutes (together with a warm-up). The water will massage the calves, facilitating venous drainage. Overcoming water resistance, muscles work without tension, but with maximum effect.
Optimal. It combines gymnastics, breathing exercises, the ability to effectively concentrate and relax. All movements in yoga are soft and fluid, which makes them safe and effective.
If the expectant mother spends most of the time while waiting for the baby (especially if she is in a static sitting or standing position for a long time), then it is advisable to periodically during the day (1 time in 1.5-2 hours) do a warm-up - get up, walk and perform some simple exercises for pregnant women.

Tip 5. Exercise regularly during pregnancy

If the expectant mother did not exercise regularly before pregnancy, especially in the first trimester, it is best to go to workouts three times a week for 30 minutes. If you do this more often and intensively, you can provoke a violation of the course of pregnancy or an exacerbation of any chronic disease, since the load will be a stress factor for an unprepared organism. By the way, training can be replaced by regular walking (including on a treadmill). Before starting exercises during pregnancy, a warm-up is necessary - light stretching for the arms and legs, as well as rotational movements of the head and tilting of the body from side to side.

Tip 6. Control your pulse

The pulse should not exceed more than 130 beats per minute, since at a higher frequency, proteins in the body are burned, and this is a building material for a baby, as well as an increased load on the cardiovascular system as a whole.

During exercise, it is necessary to correctly calculate the heart rate. To do this, subtract age from 220 and find 70% from the resulting figure, For example, if the expectant mother is 20 years old, then 220 - 20 = 200 is the maximum heart rate that should be during exercise at this age; out of 200 we calculate 70%, we get 140 - this is the heart rate that it is desirable to adhere to so that the classes are as effective as possible and at the same time do not harm the mother and the baby. But if the expectant mother went in for sports before pregnancy, then more active and frequent exercises are possible under the supervision of a coach.

Violation of blood flow during pregnancy is determined using dopplerometry. The examination shows the movement of blood cells through the vessels from the mother through the placenta to the fetus. The further gestational period depends on these parameters, the doctor receives information about the lack of oxygen or nutrients, which is so important for the normal formation of the baby.

Blood flow during pregnancy

The circulatory system between the mother and the fetus is quite complex, therefore in medical practice it is customary to divide it into levels in order to understand the degree of damage. The main compartment of the entire blood flow system is the placental membrane, which supplies the embryo with all the necessary substances. At the same time, there is a hematoplacental barrier, due to the presence of special cells that do not allow various harmful cellular structures to pass through.

The next part of the uterine blood flow is the spiral arteries, in which there is no muscle layer and, in the event of significant blood loss, will not be able to contract properly. And the last structure of blood circulation between a woman and an embryo is called the vessels in the umbilical cord. There are only 2 arteries and 1 vein that connect the placenta with the fetus. Violation of blood flow during pregnancy in this particular fetal-placental circle causes the most serious consequences.

Causes of impaired blood flow during pregnancy

There are no reliable reasons that lead to impaired blood flow in the uterine artery. The only known factors that predispose to failures in blood circulation between intrauterine development and the mother:

severe diseases of the endocrine system, diabetes mellitus or abnormalities in the work of the adrenal glands and thyroid gland;
insufficient functioning of the kidneys and lungs;
cardiovascular pathology and hypertension;
anemia caused by a lack of iron, vitamins and anemia;
increased thrombus formation;
infectious diseases can cause inflammation and swelling of blood vessels, which threatens miscarriage at the beginning of gestation.

The causes of impaired blood flow during pregnancy are often associated with smoking, atypical structure of the uterus, multiple pregnancies, identified in the presence of a tumor and even during stressful situations. The consequences are very dangerous for intrauterine formation, therefore, timely diagnosis is required to normalize blood circulation.

The degree of impaired blood flow during pregnancy

An analysis of blood flow during pregnancy, as well as an ultrasound scan with a Doppler, help to determine several degrees of deviations of blood circulation in all vessels between a woman and a baby. At the same time, doctors pay attention to infectious lesions, to abnormalities in the composition of the amniotic fluid, to the state of the placenta and other factors affecting the diagnosis.

Violation of blood flow occurs:
1 degree - the uteroplacental circle functions with minimal deviation, which gives time for doctors to use drug therapy and restore the working capacity of blood circulation. Moreover, the 1st degree has two subspecies:

the functioning of the blood flow between the fetus and the placenta is stable, and the uteroplacental circle is malfunctioning, which characterizes the 1a degree of impairment;
violations for grade 1b are characterized by the opposite situation, when a lack of functioning is observed in the fetal-placental circle.

Deviations of the 2nd degree are caused by the observation of disturbances along the entire periphery of the blood flow, which means constant hypoxia in the fetus.

Grade 3 is characterized by critical marks in the course of diagnostic measures. If poor blood flow is associated with the placenta, then this will be called placental insufficiency, and may be caused by premature detachment or early aging of the membrane.

Thus, by classifying disorders, doctors can see a complete diagnostic picture of the state of blood flow and prescribe appropriate treatment.

Blood flow rate during pregnancy - table

To assess the movement of blood in various vessels, several indicators are used:

IR or resistance index is the difference between blood flow rates over the entire study period;
PI or pulsation index - a comparison of the speeds for one cycle of blood circulation;
LMS or systolic-distal ratio implies an assessment of the speed between the contraction of the heart and during the "rest" period.

The table shows the borderline indicators of the norm at different periods of gestation:

Vessel	Index	28 weeks	32 weeks	36 weeks	40 weeks
Artery of the umbilical cord	FROM TO	3,1-3,7	2,8-3,4	2,4-3,0	2,2-2,5
	IR	0,65-0,73	0,60-0,67	0,55-0,63	0,51-0,59
	Pi	1,08-1,09	0,95-0,96	0,83-0,84	0,73-0,74
Fetal aorta	FROM TO	6,0-7,6	5,7-7,3	5,4-7,1	5,2-6,8
	IR	0,82-0,88	0,80-0,86	0,77-0,83	0,75-0,81
	Pi	1,79-2,24	1,76-2,20	1,74-2,17	1,72-2,13
Internal carotid artery	FROM TO	5,6-6,5	4,7-5,6	4,0-4,8	3,3-4,1
	IR	0,78-0,88	0,74-0,84	0,71-0,81	0,69-0,78
	Pi	1,98-2,39	1,7-2,06	1,44-1,77	1,22-1,51
Uterine artery	FROM TO	1,7-1,9	1,7-1,9	1,7-1,9	1,7-1,9
	IR	0,46-0,55	0,69-0,86	0,69-0,86	0,69-0,86
	Pi	0,69-0,86	0,69-0,86	0,69-0,86	0,69-0,86

If the norm is exceeded in the arteries of the uterus, then this indicates an insufficient supply of oxygen to the baby, in the umbilical cord - indicates the presence of preeclampsia and vascular insufficiency. When observing abnormalities in the aorta, a diagnosis of an abnormal state of intrauterine development is made, additional tests will be required to normalize the vital signs of the fetus.

To improve blood flow, a drug is used that relaxes the muscles of the uterus on an individual basis, most often Ginipral, Magne-B6 or Euphyllin are prescribed. Additionally, Verapamil or Isoptin is used to reduce tachycardia.

To normalize blood flow, it is also required to balance the woman's diet, food and, in general, the daily menu should contain the maximum amount of vitamins and nutrients. It is necessary to reduce the emotional and physical workload of the body so that the blood circulation parameters are stabilized.

The plan of management and tactics of delivery depends on this. To understand the mechanisms of the disorder, it is necessary to consider the possibilities of the circulatory system between mother and child.

The structure of the uteroplacental blood flow

Mother and child are connected not only by the placenta, but also by a complex system of blood vessels. Therefore, all joint blood circulation is usually divided into levels that cannot exist in isolation, but work only in combination.

The central part of the system is the placenta. It ensures the "absorption" of products from the mother's blood through the villi that have grown deep into the wall of the uterus. This does not mix the blood of the mother and the child. Several rows of special cells form the hematoplacental barrier, which is a serious obstacle to substances unnecessary for the fetus. Through it, the waste blood returns to the mother's venous system.
The second part of the blood flow is made up of the branches of the uterine arteries. If before pregnancy in the female body they are in a collapsed state and are called spiral, then from a period of 1 month they lose the muscle layer that can cause spasm. And by the age of four months, the arteries are transformed into full-fledged trunks, filled with blood and heading to the placenta zone. It is this mechanism, which is useful for the nutrition of the fetus, which can be fatal in case of uterine bleeding: the walls of the vessels can no longer contract.
The vessels in the umbilical cord form the third blood flow pathway. There are 2 arteries and a vein here. They bind the baby to the placenta and form a fetal-placental circle. The decrease in blood flow at this level causes the most severe damage to the fetus.

How placental circulation is impaired

Poor blood flow associated with the placenta is called placental insufficiency. It can occur at any stage of pregnancy in two forms.

Acute appears suddenly, even during childbirth, does not depend on the duration of pregnancy. The fetus falls into a state of hypoxia (oxygen deficiency), which threatens its death.

The main pathological mechanisms of this condition:

premature placental abruption;
heart attack due to thrombus formation.

Chronic pregnancy often complicates the course of pregnancy after 13 weeks. Symptoms appear in the third trimester. The mechanism of formation is early aging of the placenta due to the deposition of fibrin on the villi.

As a result of changes in the structure of the chorionic villi (placental tissues), the functioning of the hematoplacental barrier ceases, metabolic processes between the mother's body and the fetus are disrupted

Negative consequences in such conditions, depending on the degree of violation, can lead to inevitable death of the fetus.

Causes of impaired blood flow during pregnancy

Various reasons can cause impairment of uteroplacental blood flow. These include common diseases of the mother:

pathology of the neuroendocrine system (diabetes mellitus, diseases of the thyroid gland and adrenal glands, changes in the hypothalamus of the brain stem);
lung diseases (emphysema, bronchial asthma);
disorders in the cardiovascular system caused by malformations, the consequences of hypertension, a tendency to hypotension;
renal pathology (chronic nephritis, pyelonephritis, especially in the stage of renal failure;
anemia (anemia) associated with a deficiency of iron, vitamins;
conditions accompanied by increased blood coagulability contribute to increased thrombus formation in the vessels of the placenta;
acute and exacerbation of chronic infectious processes - cause a corresponding inflammation in the placenta, vascular edema and a reduction in blood flow, in the first trimester this can result in miscarriage.

Uterine pathology creates local conditions for inadequate blood flow:

any changes in the layers of the uterus (myometrium, endometrium);
malformations (for example, by the type of "two-horned", "saddle" uterus);
underdevelopment (hypoplasia);
tumor formations from muscle tissue (fibroids), especially in a primiparous woman over the age of 35, at a younger age, small fibroids can compensate for blood flow.

The reasons for insufficient blood flow include unfavorable conditions of the course of pregnancy in the following cases:

multiple pregnancy;
rhesus conflict;
gestosis;
breech presentation of the fetus;
pathological placenta previa.

The risk of impaired blood flow occurs when:

previous abortions;
smoking, alcoholism and drug addiction of the mother;
a constant nervous environment associated with social or domestic disorder;
violation of proper nutrition of a woman.

Types of chronic placental insufficiency

Depending on the development of the consequences for the fetus and the ability of the mother's body to adapt, there are 4 forms or stages of chronic placental insufficiency:

compensation - the maternal body fully protects the fetus by improving blood flow along other pathways, and the child does not feel a lack of oxygen, develops normally, is born on time and develops well;
subcompensation - the mother is not able to fully compensate for the lack of nutrition, and the fetus lags behind in development, there is a risk of complications, congenital defects;
decompensation - accompanied by a complete violation of the mechanisms of adaptation, normal pregnancy is impossible, the fetus has serious defects incompatible with viability, death in the intrauterine state is very likely;
critical - due to severe changes in the structure of the placenta, further bearing of the fetus is impossible, inevitable death occurs, any treatment is ineffective.

What are the degrees of blood flow disturbance caused by placental insufficiency?

Comparison of clinical manifestations and the results of ultrasound examination made it possible to identify 3 degrees of impaired blood flow between the mother and the fetus.

The first is characterized by minimal changes at the uteroplacental level, provides a "reserve" of time about a month for treatment and full recovery without consequences, there are 2 types:

Ia - only the uteroplacental blood flow is reduced, while the fetal-placental blood flow is unchanged. It manifests itself as a lag in fetal development in 90% of cases.
Ib - fetal-placental circulation suffers, and uteroplacental circulation remains normal. The delay in the formation and development of the fetus suffers somewhat less (in 80% of cases).

The conclusion is issued after examining all components of the fetal blood flow.

The second - the violation occurs both at the level of the uterine and in the umbilical vessels, hypoxia can be fatal for the fetus.

Third, the blood circulation indicators are at a critical level, even the reverse direction of blood flow (reverse) is possible.

For clinicians, such a classification provides an opportunity to accurately determine the level of disorders, to choose the most appropriate treatment tactics.

Symptoms of impaired blood flow

If the disturbed blood flow is compensated, then the woman does not feel any abnormalities, but learns about them only after the examination.

Pronounced manifestations occur in acute form and chronic decompensation:

the motor activity of the fetus sharply increases or completely disappears (with a period of 28 weeks, normal development is accompanied by ten movements per day), this symptom requires an immediate appeal to an obstetrician-gynecologist;
a slow increase in the circumference of the abdomen, detected during monthly examination and measurement in the antenatal clinic (associated with excessive education or lack of amniotic fluid);
late toxicosis;
high blood pressure;
large weight gain;
swelling in the legs;
the appearance of protein in the urine.

Diagnostics

The most complete picture of blood circulation between the uterus and the fetus is obtained with a Doppler study, which is carried out for all women three times during pregnancy.

measure blood flow by the speed of movement of the shaped elements;
determine its direction in the arteries and veins;
fix the changes before clinical manifestations.

The effect is based on the properties of the reflection of an ultrasonic wave, it is completely safe for the baby and the mother

All changes are recorded on the monitor, measured by special sensors, and can be photographed in the required format.

By comparison with normal indicators, a conclusion is made about the degree of pathology. Violations can be detected at any level, in the vessels:

The doctor has time to prescribe treatment and check it at the next examination.

A type of Doppler is Doppler. She is appointed when:

concomitant pathology of the mother;
suspicion of premature aging and violation of the placental barrier;
signs of high or low water;
preliminary data on intrauterine growth retardation, the formation of congenital malformations of the fetus;
the presence of genetic diseases in the family;
clinical symptoms of fetal hypoxia.

The examination can reveal:

thinning of the placenta;
an increase in the area of growth;
intrauterine infection.

The technique of long-term stationary observation of the degree of fetal hypoxia allows you to see the results of the use of drugs

Pathology treatment

Treatment takes into account the pathogenesis of the disorder. To achieve results, it is necessary to influence all links:

With a slight violation of microcirculation, Hofitol (with a mineral-plant composition) is prescribed, in more pronounced cases - Actovegin, Petoxifilin.
If the mother's tendency to thrombosis and a violation of the aggregation properties of blood is revealed, then drugs such as Curantil, Trental are indicated. They are able to improve the permeability of blood through the vessels.
If low blood pressure is detected, Venofundin, Stabizol, ReoHES are used.
Vasodilators - No-shpa, Euphyllin in injections - eliminate spastic vasoconstriction.
It is recommended to reduce the tone of the uterus with the help of Magnesia, the drug Magne B6, this acts as an antihypoxic way to improve blood flow.
A group of vitamins with antioxidant action eliminates negative effects (vitamin E, ascorbic acid).

Medicines are prescribed by a doctor. A woman is offered hospitalization if necessary. This allows:

provide bed rest;
constantly monitor the course of pregnancy.

What to do to prevent blood flow disorders?

Gynecologists urge women from risk groups to prepare themselves for pregnancy in advance, to prevent unplanned conception.

Choosing the correct body position during sleep helps the blood flow to the fetus

avoid emotional and physical overload;
eliminate bad habits;
organize a full meal for a pregnant woman;
monitor daily walks, stay in a ventilated area;
engage in special gymnastics for pregnant women, yoga exercises;
control body weight, carry out monthly weighing and measurement of abdominal circumference;
It is considered more useful to sleep on the left side, this position allows you to reduce the pressure on the inferior vena cava, which runs to the right of the uterus, but in some cases, with stagnation in the kidneys, sleeping on the right side improves the outflow from these important organs.

Modern methods of diagnosis and approach to the management of pregnant women can prevent severe violations. However, many opportunities depend on the woman herself and her desire to have a healthy heir.

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Causes of Uterine Blood Flow Disorder: Exercise Treatment

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Deterioration of blood flow can be either general, that is, the entire body suffers, or local - one or more organs are experiencing a lack of nutrition.

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Circulatory disorders in the uterus are the most common problem in women of childbearing age.

The significance of uterine blood flow and the consequences of its disturbance

The blood passing through the uterus and small pelvis nourishes the female genitals, supplies nutrients, and contributes to normal functioning. For the pelvic organs to function properly, blood must flow freely. When stagnation occurs, women have reproductive problems in the first place.

Very often, the violation of blood flow in the uterus is not associated with any gynecological diseases, and the provoking factors are sedentary work, lack of physical activity, excess weight, varicose veins.

Even wearing tight clothing can cause blood stasis. In this case, it is necessary to increase physical activity, exclude harmful foods from the diet, and lead a healthy lifestyle.

Poor blood supply primarily affects the menstrual cycle. Disturbances in the bloodstream lead to cycle failures, in some cases to amenorrhea - the complete absence of menstruation. In turn, the irregular cycle prevents pregnancy. When blood circulation returns to normal, a woman's chances of pregnancy and normal gestation increase.

The uterine arteries feed the myometrium, the middle layer of the uterus, which is responsible for the contraction of the uterus. In a normal state, he is relaxed, but during menstruation and childbirth, his contractile abilities are necessary.

Adequate blood supply contributes to its proper functioning. When they say that the uterus is in good shape, it means that the myometrium has contracted and cannot return to its original state. The causes of hypertonicity can be injuries of the uterus: abortion, scarring, inflammation, chronic and infectious diseases of the uterus.

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Poor blood flow in the uterus is often found during pregnancy, and then not only the woman, but also the child suffers. The placenta and the fetus no longer receive the required level of nutrients and oxygen, the child's development slows down, which can affect his mental and physical abilities. Fatal consequences can arise if this problem is left unaddressed.

The blood flow in the uterus is disturbed by various neoplasms. It can be both benign and malignant tumors, cysts, fibroids. With myoma, there is a risk of not only circulatory disorders, but necrosis of the myomatous node. This happens when there is an extensive proliferation of fibroids, which compresses the vessels that feed it. In the myoma, if you do not follow your lifestyle, injury to blood vessels and capillaries can occur. This is more likely to happen if the fibroid is located not inside the uterus, but outside.

Violation of uterine blood flow often causes varicose veins of this organ. Most often, women are affected during and after pregnancy.

Poor blood circulation provokes endometrial insufficiency. The endometrium is the inner mucous layer of the uterus, penetrated by small vessels. With its violations, the menstrual cycle fails and, most importantly, the risk of infertility develops.

Uterine injuries, surgeries, abortions, hormonal diseases - all this can cause poor blood circulation in the uterus. That is why it is necessary to improve uterine blood flow, the doctor will tell you how to do this, after identifying the causes of circulatory disorders. Circulatory disorders can cause many diseases of the female system. But, in turn, the development of pathologies can also cause poor blood flow in the uterus.

How to check blood flow in the uterus?

You can check uterine blood flow in 15 minutes using a special examination - ultrasound with a Doppler. It is used to control the growth of the endometrium, to determine the uteroplacental blood flow during pregnancy, to diagnose pathologies and neoplasms in the uterus.

Indicators of color Doppler mapping are of great value. Using this method, you can assess the movement of all body fluids, control blood flow in the vessels and tumors of the uterus. In case of fibroids, this examination is a mandatory periodicity of 2-3 months to control its condition. With the help of color Doppler, blood circulation is assessed by three points: speed, direction and nature of blood flow. The high resolution of the equipment allows you to control the smallest vessels, invisible on other devices.

MSCT - multislice computed tomography is performed to assess blood circulation in the small pelvis. The study is carried out with the introduction of a contrast agent into the vessels. Contraindications to SSTC:

pregnancy;
lactation;
iodine allergy;
renal failure;
the presence of metal implants and shunts in the body.

The study shows the speed of blood flow, the state of the vessels, allows you to diagnose neoplasms in the pelvic organs, to determine the boundaries of the tumor even at the earliest stages.

But, SITC is a fairly new and expensive examination and it is carried out only according to strict indications.

What to do if blood flow is impaired?

In case of circulatory disorders, first of all, it is necessary to find the cause.

Treatment should be aimed at eliminating the provoking factor, and depending on the reasons, the following therapeutic measures can be taken:

Increased vascular tone and elasticity.
Removal of hypertonicity of the uterus.
Improving microcirculation.
Elimination of spasms in arteries and blood vessels.
Stabilization of intravascular pressure.
Thinning of viscous blood.

It is necessary to establish proper nutrition, maintain a diet, since excess weight contributes to blood stagnation.

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If poor blood flow is accompanied by endometriosis, a gynecological massage of the uterus is prescribed. A ten-day course has a beneficial effect on the growth of the endometrium and increases the chances of pregnancy.

To improve blood circulation, physiotherapy is prescribed:

Magnetotherapy.
Pulse.
Electrophoresis.
Ultrasound therapy.
Ultra-violet rays.

In order to prevent, and for a speedy recovery, it is necessary to use physical exercises that help restore blood supply in the uterus.

Exercises

Physical activity is useful for everyone, but, if uterine circulation is impaired, exercise is possible only after the permission of a doctor, who will make sure that there are no contraindications to physical activity.

Raising the hips in a standing position: stand up, feet shoulder-width apart. Smoothly raise the leg, bent 90 degrees, until the thigh is perpendicular to the body. Perform movements alternately with each leg in reverse.
Exercise bike: lying on your back, make movements that simulate cycling. Continue until slightly tired.
Smooth squats: feet shoulder-width apart, squeezing the buttocks, sit down, but not completely. Get half squats. First, squatting a day, over time, when the muscles get used to, do squats.
Get on all fours: lean on your knees and elbows, straighten your back. Smoothly stretch the leg, hold it for 5-10 seconds, return to the starting position. Use each leg to hit.
Sitting on your buttocks on the floor, alternately move your hips. Get "walking" on the buttocks. "Walk" 3-5 meters a day.
The collapse of the hoop or movement of the hips, as in oriental dances, will help improve blood flow.
Lie on your back, knees bent, arms along the body, feet should be firmly pressed to the floor. Strongly squeezing the buttocks, try to raise the pelvis as high as possible. The movements are soft and unhurried. Perform 20 tricks at a time.
Lying on your back, raise your legs. Make circular movements: clockwise and counterclockwise. Draw circles for 1-2 minutes in each direction, then rest for two minutes, repeat 3-4 times.
As in the previous lesson, in a supine position, raise your legs, but not draw circles, but write numbers or letters in the air.
Birch: while lying on your back, raise your legs, at the same time raise your lower back. Keep your legs in the air for as long as possible. Perform 10 approaches with an interval of two minutes. You can complicate the exercise: the head should be 50 cm from the wall, and try to reach it with thrown back legs.

Even in a sitting position, you can influence the speed of blood flow: alternately squeeze each buttock. Do as much as you like until there is no fatigue.

Daily gymnastics for 20 minutes a day will restore blood circulation in the small pelvis, which will ensure blood flow to the uterus. In addition, constant stress on muscles has a beneficial effect on health and shape, and promotes weight loss.

Exercises for uterine fibroids

With uterine myoma, exercise should be chosen with caution so as not to injure the myomatous nodes, not to provoke suppuration and constriction of blood vessels in the myoma.

With fibroids, the following exercises should be abandoned:

Lifting weights, kettlebells, barbells.
Twisting the hoop, hula hoop.
You can not strain the press.
Give up the exercises "Birch", drawing numbers and circles with your feet.

Lovers of weight loss need to give up slimming belts. They not only constrict the vessels, but also contribute to a local increase in temperature, which adversely affects the compaction and the uterus as a whole.

Still, the diagnosis of fibroids is not a reason to completely abandon physical activity. With a small myoma, the absence of pain and bleeding, it is possible to increase the vascular tone and bring blood circulation back to normal with light gymnastics under the supervision of a doctor.

Permitted activities for fibroids:

Aqua aerobics, swimming.
Pilates.
Yoga.
Use of exercise equipment: treadmill and exercise bike.

With seals in the uterus, it is allowed to use the set of exercises of Dr. Bubnovsky. These exercises are designed specifically for women with weak perineal and pelvic muscles.

In the myoma, small vessels are located, which are often injured, especially with increased loads and sudden movements. Therefore, all movements should be smooth, the load should be increased gradually, so that the exercises do not cause pain and inconvenience.

Most classes are held using special simulators, but even their absence allows you to perform some exercises on your own:

Lie on your back, bend your knees, place your arms along the body. Raise the pelvis as high as possible, so that the heels, arms, shoulders and head are in contact with the floor. This exercise is called the "half bridge". Repeat once.
Relaxation of the back muscles is used for rest between sessions. Get on all fours, resting on your palms and knees, so that your arms and hips form a right angle to your body.
Adopt the position is the same as in the previous paragraph. While inhaling, bend your back downward, while exhaling upward. Repeat once.
Standing in the same position, move your body back and forth, so without lifting your palms and knees from the floor.
From the “on all fours” position, sit on the left leg, pull the right leg back, bend forward, stretching out your arms. Repeat 20 times on each leg.

Kegel gymnastics should be performed - to strain and relax the muscles of the perineum. You can perform the following movements - lying on your back, imitate attempts to push the child out of yourself. It is believed that constant exercise helps not only to establish blood circulation in the uterus, and directly in the myoma, but also can get rid of benign formations.

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constant pain in the side, heaviness in the abdomen.
profuse menstrual flow, uterine bleeding.
anemia.
loss of energy, depression, apathy.
change in body weight.
constipation and urinary problems.

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Disrupted blood flow during pregnancy: what are the risks

After a woman finds out about her pregnancy, she should realize that now the body belongs not only to her, but also to her unborn child. Hormonal surges and a complete restructuring of the pelvic organs quite often ends in a disturbance in the blood supply to the fetus. In this article, we will talk about impaired blood flow during pregnancy, what it is fraught with, what symptoms are inherent, what therapy can be used and how to carry a healthy baby.

How blood flow changes during pregnancy

Initially, let's figure out how everything works in mothers' tummies. During pregnancy, the placenta is responsible for the transfer of beneficial trace elements and oxygen to the baby. It is the very unifier through which the vascular system of the pregnant woman connects with the vascular system of the fetus, becoming common. Any disturbances in the work of the placenta affect the condition of the baby, so it is imperative to monitor the blood flow during pregnancy. Diagnostics is carried out through research - dopplerometry. We'll talk about it in more detail below.

What is a violation of blood flow during pregnancy

Violation of blood flow can appear at any time of gestation. A pregnant woman is diagnosed with placental insufficiency. This is one of the most common pregnancy complications associated with dysfunction of the placenta. This pathology proceeds in two forms:

The acute form appears suddenly and is most often a consequence of placental abruption. It can provoke a violation of gas exchange in this organ and, as a result, oxygen starvation in the fetus.
Chronic, it is also called premature aging of the placenta. Most often it is detected in the third trimester of pregnancy. It is subdivided into the following types:

compensated - is considered minimally dangerous, since with this form, the child continues to normal physiological development. In the mother's body, defense mechanisms are "turned on" that compensate for the violation of blood flow;
decompensated - the mother's body cannot cope with the problem, pathological changes occur in the placenta. The first oxygen starvation of the fetus appears, entailing developmental delays, intrauterine death of the baby is possible;
subcompensated - with this form, the condition of the fetus worsens, it significantly lags behind in development;
critical - with this form of insufficiency, the death of the child is inevitable.

Diagnosis of pathology

It has already been said that during pregnancy, it is possible to diagnose a violation of blood flow by means of dopplerometry. It is an ultrasound scan that can detect any pathological abnormalities in blood flow. When diagnosed, a pregnant woman takes a horizontal position on her back or side. The specialist conducts research using the transabdominal method. Usually, Doppler is prescribed twice:

at 20-22 weeks, in order to make sure that there are no abnormalities in the development of the fetus;
at 32 weeks.

The degree of impaired blood flow in pregnant women

Conventionally, the blood flow system during pregnancy can be divided into two subsystems:

In medicine, there are standards for Doppler indications. They are applied from the second trimester. Doctors compare the diagnostic data obtained with the norms and identify the degree of impaired blood flow during pregnancy.

I degree

When diagnosing, the presence of deviations in one of two forms is recorded:

I-a degree - a violation of blood flow occurs in the pregnant area - the placenta (uteroplacental blood flow);
I-b degree - pathological changes are observed in the placenta-child subsystem.

Violation of blood flow during pregnancy of the first degree does not affect the condition of the unborn baby and is easily amenable to medical correction.

II degree

In the second degree, both subsystems are affected. Within 7-12 days, this condition threatens to develop into the III degree, which can end tragically.

III degree

The critical point at which the baby's blood supply may be completely absent or reversed. If within 72 hours, with reverse blood flow, it is not possible to stabilize the condition, then a diagnosis is made for artificial childbirth, or premature termination of pregnancy.

What is the danger of impaired blood flow during pregnancy

Complications and dangers that can develop due to impaired blood flow include:

placental abruption;
hypoxia;
fetal malnutrition;
developmental pathology;
intrauterine death.

Why blood flow disorders occur during pregnancy

There are many reasons contributing to the violation of blood flow during pregnancy. Consider the most common factors that provoke impaired blood flow.

Diseases of the uterus: bicornuate uterus, endometriosis, uterine hypoplasia, the presence of fibroids, etc.
Maternal health problems: renal failure, diabetes mellitus, hypotension, pyelonephritis, endocrine system diseases, bronchial asthma, etc.
Unfavorable conditions for gestation: Rh-conflict, multiple pregnancy, preeclampsia, abnormal presentation of the fetus, etc.
External factors: alcohol intake during pregnancy, smoking, constant being in a nervous environment, first childbirth (and for a woman over 35), poor (limited) mother's nutrition.

Symptoms of pathology

At the first degree of manifestation of pathology, the symptomatology does not manifest itself in any way, so the expectant mother will find out about the problem by visiting the next scheduled ultrasound scan. If the pathology proceeds in an acute or decompensated form, then you can notice changes in the activity (movement, movement) of the fetus. Such states are characterized by changes of overly strong movements with fading.

In addition to the baby's behavioral changes in the abdomen, there may be:

slow growth of the mother's abdomen;
late toxicosis;
increased swelling;
low water or high water is diagnosed.

Treatment methods

If the disease is mild (first degree), then the doctor may prescribe drugs that improve blood circulation.

The dynamics of the state of the fetus is carried out, weekly, until the indicators normalize, the pregnant woman is subjected to dopplerometry and the fetal heartbeat is checked. If the indicators stabilize, then the woman will continue to carry the child further. If it worsens, it is recommended to have a caesarean section (for more than 25-28 weeks).

In the second degree, the pregnant woman is hospitalized and treated under the strict supervision of the medical staff. If the condition worsens, an unscheduled operation is performed.

As for the third degree, it cannot be treated, since irreversible changes begin in the development of the fetus. Therefore, in order not to risk the child's life, doctors insist on an urgent cesarean.

In conclusion about prevention

Prevention actions should be aimed at organizing conditions for healthy growth and intrauterine development of the child. To do this, a woman must:

monitor your diet;
rest more often;
be in the fresh air regularly;
to refuse from bad habits;
minimize emotional stress.

The main thing is to visit a doctor regularly and follow his recommendations.

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What are the problems with blood flow during pregnancy?

In the process of gestation, the mother's body is closely connected with the fetus through placental structures, which ensure full-fledged fetal development, and also carry out the delivery of nutrition and oxygen, produce hormonal components and remove metabolic products. In general, the placenta is responsible for all the most important processes during gestation. Sometimes, for various reasons, a woman develops a violation of blood flow during pregnancy. Such conditions are incredibly dangerous for gestation, they can provoke fetal pathologies and complications of gestation.

The blood supply system between mom and baby

During gestation, a close connection is established between the child and the mother, which is also called the fetoplacental system. It consists of several departments.

The central role is played by the placenta, which grows with villi into the uterine wall and through them feeds the fetus in the uterus with the necessary substances. Moreover, maternal blood does not mix with fetal blood, since there is a hematoplacental barrier through which the blood is filtered, returning back to the woman.
The arterial network of the uterine body is also a part of the fetoplacental system. Before conception, these arteries are spasmodic and twisted in the form of a spiral, but already from the first month of pregnancy, the muscle layer that provides a spasmodic state dissolves, and by the fourth month of gestation, the arteries are transformed into special trunks that carry blood to the placental structures, fully participating in the blood supply. A similar phenomenon was specially provided for by nature for better intrauterine nutrition of the child. If uterine bleeding begins, then the vascular walls will no longer be able to contract, which is fraught with profuse blood loss, even death.
Another part of the blood supply between the mother and the fetus is the umbilical cord vessels, which form another pathway for blood supply. A vein and two arterial canals pass through the umbilical cord, which connect the fetus to the placenta. If blood flow disturbances occur in this part, then the fetus is severely affected.

Causes of impaired uterine blood flow

Fetoplacental insufficiency can be provoked by various reasons. The main thing is that such a condition has a pathological effect on such placental functions as metabolic and trophic, endocrine, transport, etc. In such states, the material exchange processes between the fetal and maternal organism are seriously disturbed, which leads to serious consequences.

Intrauterine infectious lesions, pneumonia or fetal hypoxia, hypertensive disorders, etc. can provoke a violation of blood supply. Also, normal blood supply is disrupted in pathologies such as asthma, cardiac pathological conditions such as low blood pressure, malformations, etc. Often, the causes of pathological circulatory disorders are caused by neuroendocrine ailments such as hyperthyroidism or diabetes, hypothyroidism, as well as hypothalamic or adrenal pathologies. Provoke blood supply disturbances, renal failure or pyelonephritis.

Also, problems with blood supply can be caused by anemia or thrombus formation, which is actually the norm for such pathologies. Quite often, women suffer from exacerbations of various kinds of infectious pathologies, which also lead to placental changes. A variety of infectious agents cause inflammatory lesions, which in the first weeks of gestation can cause spontaneous interruption, and at later stages, various deviations in fetal intrauterine development. No less dangerous are various uterine pathologies such as fibroids, endometriosis, hypoplasia or malformations, as well as pathological changes in the myometrial layer.

Mom after 35, pregnant for the first time and having large fibroids are at risk of dealing with blood flow disorders. Placental or pelvic presentation, gestosis and multiple gestation, the presence of Rh-conflict, abortions in the past and a tendency to unhealthy habits, social dissatisfaction and other factors can also provoke placental blood flow disturbances.

Varieties of placental insufficiency

First of all, placental insufficiency is classified into chronic and acute forms. Acute pathology can occur at any time and even during delivery. In the placental tissues, meanwhile, there is a violation of gas exchange, leading to acute fetal hypoxia or the death of the baby. Often a similar phenomenon occurs against the background of premature placental infarction or detachment, bleeding, or thrombus formation.

Chronic forms of placental insufficiency are diagnosed much more often and occur mainly during the second trimester of gestation, although they are found only in the third trimester. On the surface of the villi, which grow into the uterine wall, fibrin begins to be deposited, which interferes with the normal course of material exchange processes. As a result, premature placental aging begins.

Chronic insufficiency of fetoplacental blood supply is subdivided into the following types:

Critical. With this form, serious functional and morphological changes develop in the structures of the placenta, which cannot be influenced in any way, therefore, fetal death becomes inevitable.
Subcompensated insufficiency. With such a violation, the female body cannot cope with violations of placental activity, therefore, fetal development is delayed, which leads to complications during gestation and fetal development.
Decompensated - when the compensation mechanisms lose their ability to deal with pathological placental changes, therefore, the rate of indicators during the development of pregnancy is violated, the fetus begins to suffer from hypoxia, cardiac disorders, developmental delays, etc. The likelihood of intrauterine fetal death is high.
Compensated deficiency is considered the most favorable of all of the above, since the fetus continues to develop without suffering from various abnormalities. With such a deficiency, the female body is able to adapt and compensate for the deviations that have occurred to the child. If the woman receives the correct treatment, then such deviations will not affect the health of the baby and the timing of delivery.

The degree of hemodynamic abnormalities

In addition to the above types of disorders, various fetoplacental degrees are distinguished during pregnancy. With the initial degrees of pathological abnormalities, the fetus is in a normal state, blood flow abnormalities are harmless and affect only the uteroplacental sphere. It is important to detect such violations in a timely manner, but if the patient does not receive the necessary help, then within a month the pathological abnormalities are aggravated, moving to a more serious degree.

Disturbances of blood flow of 1 degree are conventionally divided into two types: deviations of 1A degree and 1B. In the latter case, the blood flow between the placenta and uterine tissues is normal, but there are deviations in the placental-fetal circulation. In about 80% of cases, the fetus with such disorders develops developmental delay. Deviations of blood flow 1A degree are characterized by disturbances between placental and uterine circulation, while in the placental-fetal blood flow, the norm of indicators is observed. About 90% of cases of such disorders are accompanied by a child's developmental delay.

With the second degree of pathology, serious disturbances in the blood flow of the fetal vessels and the uterine body are observed. This stage is usually short-lived, takes about a week and quickly progresses to the next stage of violations. The third degree of hemodynamic disturbances is characterized by critical disturbances in the fetal blood supply or its complete absence. You can try to cure only the pathology of stage 1B, in other cases, the deviations are irreversible and often involve premature birth.

Signs of pathology

The clinical picture of blood flow disorders is determined by the degree of their severity. Compensated disorders usually occur latently and are detected only with ultrasound diagnostics. Decompensated and acute forms of placental insufficiency are usually accompanied by changes in the motor activity of the fetus, which is either minimized or becomes excessively pronounced. Normally, the fetus should move at least ten times a day.

Sometimes such deviations are accompanied by insufficient growth of the pregnant woman's tummy, polyhydramnios or low water, pronounced preeclampsia or hyperexia, a sharp increase in mass or pressure surges, the appearance of protein compounds in urine. The most dangerous manifestation of insufficiency of placental blood circulation is considered to be uterine bleeding, which usually occurs against the background of placental detachment. In such a situation, a woman can only receive significant help from specialists, so it is necessary to call an ambulance.

Why is blood flow disorder dangerous?

When carrying, problems with blood flow are dangerous, because even a slight violation of blood circulation reduces the amount of nutrition and oxygen supplied to the fetus. With prolonged fasting of this kind, complications such as:

Fetal hypoxia;

Spontaneous miscarriage;

Congenital heart defects;

Premature placental aging or detachment;

High risk of perinatal or intrauterine fetal death;

Severe gestosis forms.

When detecting the initial stage of violations for the baby, there are no especially dangerous risks; with age, the child will catch up in the development of his peers. If more severe degrees of violation are identified, the prognosis is unfavorable, such pregnancies usually end in a frozen fetus or the appearance of a child with various anomalies, inferiority and other ailments.

Diagnostics of violations

If you suspect the development of placental blood flow disorders, the patient undergoes a comprehensive examination. Dopplerometry combined with ultrasound examination plays the leading role in diagnostics. Such techniques make it possible to timely identify pathological blood flow disturbances and determine the degree of complications caused by them. Usually, dopplerometry is prescribed for premature placental aging, lack or excess content of amniotic fluid, congenital genetic pathologies or fetal defects, with hypoxic manifestations or intrauterine fetal growth retardation.

How to normalize blood supply in the uterus

The first stage of blood flow fetoplacental abnormalities responds most positively to treatment. In the second degree, therapy is practically ineffective, and in the third, urgent labor is required through surgical intervention. In the course of therapy, it is necessary to influence all parts of the bloodstream structures. With minor microcirculatory disorders, to improve blood flow, patients are shown taking Hofitol, which belongs to the category of homeopathic remedies. If the treatment does not provide the desired effect, then they resort to medications such as Actovegin or Pentoxpharm.

To expand the vascular passages, No-Shpa or Drotaverin is used, and with thrombophlebitis, Curantil is indicated. Improves blood flow and reduces the tone of the uterine muscles Magnesium B6 and infusion of magnesia. And with an antioxidant purpose, the intake of ascorbic acid and vitamin E is shown.

In order not to treat blood flow disorders or their consequences, it is necessary to take preventive measures in advance to prevent these conditions. Mom must exclude all risk factors that provoke the development of fetoplacental insufficiency. Mom needs to control her body weight, spend more time outdoors and undergo all planned procedures, diagnostic tests, laboratory tests and gynecological examinations on time. This is the only way to detect deviations in time and prevent their further development.

The placenta is responsible for the transfer of nutrition and oxygen from the mother to the fetus. Thanks to her, two complex vascular systems are united. One of them connects the placenta with the uterine arteries, and the other with the umbilical cord. In this case, the placenta serves as a barrier that protects the baby from viruses and harmful substances. It happens that during an ultrasound scan, there is a violation of blood flow during pregnancy, which can affect the development of the baby.

Dopplerometry

This unusual name has a diagnostic procedure that detects any pathology of blood flow in the arteries and veins. As a result, a Doppler pattern is built on specialized equipment, which displays the frequency difference between the sent and reflected signal. The study is carried out in a standard mode or with color mapping, that is, the movement of blood through the arteries is displayed in color. The latter option allows you to quickly and accurately detect even a slight violation of the uteroplacental blood flow.

Doppler is performed while lying on your back or side. At the same time, a more truthful result can be obtained on the side, since on the back of many pregnant women a tone begins, provoking various pathologies. The specialist covers the area under study with gel and begins to drive the sensor over it.

This study is prescribed for all pregnant women together with the first (18-22 weeks) and second (32-34 weeks) screening. It can also be carried out in the interim, if there is evidence.

Causes of impaired blood flow

To identify a malfunction in the blood flow system, experts conduct an ultrasound scan with dopplerometry for women. This allows you to see defects in blood vessels, to track the amount of oxygen and nutrients entering the fetus.

Very often, expectant mothers are interested in why there is a violation of blood flow during pregnancy. The main reasons for this condition:

The age of the woman (too early or, conversely, late).
Small gap between births.
Gestosis (late toxicosis during pregnancy).
Neoplasms in the uterus (for example, fibroids), myometrial pathology, endometriosis.
Diabetes.
Hypertension.
Kidney problems.
Intrauterine infection due to viral diseases of a woman.
Multiple abortions or miscarriages.
Anemia (lack of iron).
Placenta previa.
Rhesus conflict.
Blood clotting problems leading to blood clots.

The degree of blood flow disturbance

At the moment, there are three degrees of pathology. The first degree is divided into two subspecies: 1A (violation of uteroplacental blood flow) and 1B (problems with blood circulation between the fetus and the placenta). In the second degree, there are problems with both systems ("uterus - placenta" and "placenta - fetus"). The third degree is given to those women who have serious complications with blood circulation.

The first stage of the disease can be adjusted with drugs, and as a result, a healthy child is born. In other cases, there is a risk of his perinatal death.

Types of placental insufficiency

If, when carrying a baby, a violation of blood flow is detected, then doctors usually make a diagnosis. During pregnancy, such a pathology occurs quite often and can be acute or chronic. The acute form can appear suddenly, at any time, as a result, the fetus experiences hypoxia and may die. This is possible with premature placental abruption, placental infarction, blood clots.

The chronic form is much more common in the acute form. It usually occurs after 13 weeks and appears in the third trimester. As a result, premature aging of the placenta occurs. Depending on the severity, the disease is compensated, decompensated, subcompensated, critical.

In the compensated stage, the baby continues to develop normally, since these changes are eliminated by the protective mechanisms of the female body. With decompensated pathology, he ceases to cope with problems, as a result of which the fetus has a growth retardation and the subcompensated stage of the disease leads to a delay in the development of the baby, as well as to his possible death. The most difficult form is considered to be critical placental insufficiency. It does not occur very often, but its onset leads to the inevitable death of the child.

The main symptoms of the disease

Depending on the type of blood flow disorder, different symptoms may appear. The compensated placental does not manifest itself in any way, therefore, they will only find out about it during an ultrasound scan. With an acute and decompensated form, changes appear in the baby's movements: he moves either too much or very little. In this case, it is important to monitor this indicator (the fetus must move at least 10 times per day).

Additional signs may include slow abdominal growth, lack or excess of amniotic fluid. It will not be possible to monitor this on your own, so you need to visit a doctor so that he monitors changes in measurements. It happens that a violation of blood flow accompanies preeclampsia - late toxicosis during pregnancy. To the existing symptoms, an increase in pressure, a sharp weight gain, edema, and protein excretion in the urine may be added.

The most dangerous sign of placental insufficiency is the appearance of blood from the birth canal associated with placental abruption. In this condition, only an ambulance of specialists will help.

Pathology treatment

If a woman has an increased or tendency to thrombosis, most often she has a violation of blood flow. During pregnancy, treatment is prescribed only by a doctor, because you will have to take serious medications. The most commonly prescribed drugs are Curantil, Trental and Hofitol. They thin the blood and improve its movement through the arteries.

Most often, pregnant women are prescribed "Curantil", which has been used in obstetrics for more than 15 years. The drug does an excellent job with its tasks - it normalizes blood circulation due to its thinning, prevents blood clots from forming, helps to form new vessels, and increases immunity.

Also in demand is "Trental" - a drug that is similar in action to "Curantil". However, it has serious advantages: the drug does not dilate the blood vessels of the heart and continuously releases the active ingredient for 12 hours.

It happens that a woman has a slight disturbance of blood flow during pregnancy. Treatment in this case is carried out with "Hofitol" - a preparation with mineral and plant components (for example, the juice of the leaves of a field artichoke). It has a mild diuretic effect and does not harm the liver.

Treatment methods for different degrees of pathology

The first degree of the disease involves taking drugs that improve blood circulation. Also, doctors will conduct Doppler and cardiotocography in dynamics. Research should be carried out 1-2 times every 7 days. With positive dynamics, the woman will continue to carry the baby until he is born. If the indicators deteriorate, it is necessary to conduct daily tests to prevent irreversible changes and to carry out an emergency caesarean section in time. With normal fetal development, childbirth can take place naturally.

Grade 2 blood flow impairment during pregnancy is also treatable. Usually, the same drugs are used as in the first case, but the woman will be offered hospitalization. Doctors will monitor changes in the body and, if necessary, perform an early delivery.

The third degree is not treated in any way, since irreversible consequences begin to appear. In this case, specialists do not risk the child's life and prescribe an emergency operation.

Prophylaxis

Any woman can do so that the baby develops and grows without complications. To do this, she will have to monitor her diet: it should contain a lot of vitamins, minerals, proteins and other important substances. If a pregnant woman does not suffer from edema, then she must drink at least 1 liter of liquid daily (better than water).

It is very important to control your weight - the increase in carrying a baby can be a maximum of 10 kg. Some women need prophylaxis with medication to improve blood flow between mother and fetus. It will prevent impaired blood flow during pregnancy. It should be remembered that the correct method of childbirth and the timely connection of drugs will help to preserve the child's life.

Violation of uterine blood flow during pregnancy is a serious problem that can cause various complications in the process of intrauterine development of the fetus. Currently, the assessment of this indicator is included in the generally accepted standards for the management of women who are expecting a child.

In the absence of pathologies, girls must undergo three planned ultrasound examinations, which show whether there is a violation of uteroplacental hemodynamics during pregnancy or not. When it is detected, the severity of this condition, as well as the method of treatment, will be determined.

The majority of people, who do not have a special medical education, believe that the placenta is exclusively responsible for the implementation of the blood circulation between the fetus and the mother. However, everything is much more complicated, since the uteroplacental blood flow system is a complex that includes the placenta and blood vessels of the fetus, as well as the mother.

Experts distinguish three levels of this system. The first are the terminal veins of the uterine arteries, through which blood flows to the placental complex. Until pregnancy occurs, the arteries are called spiral arteries because they contain muscle cells necessary to contract and close the lumen of the vessel.

How the uteroplacental circulation works. Source: 900igr.net

This function is needed to quickly stop bleeding during menstruation. After fertilization, approximately for a period of 4-5 weeks, certain transformations occur, in which muscle cells disappear from the walls of the artery. Thanks to this, blood constantly flows to the placenta.

The next link in this system is the placenta. This part can be called the most difficult, since there are processes in which blood is transferred from the mother to the fetus. Also, the hematoplacental barrier passes here, thanks to which the blood of the child and the mother does not mix with each other.

The final level is the umbilical cord, which contains two arteries and one vein. Thanks to the first, blood flows to all organs and tissues of the fetus, and through the vein it returns back to the placenta. Violation of the blood flow of the uterus during pregnancy, localized in this area, is called the fetal-placental. In this case, the specialist diagnoses a severe degree of pathology.

Causes

Poor uterine blood flow during pregnancy can develop in women with anemia. When the level of hemoglobin decreases, the blood circulation process is accelerated in order for the tissues to receive the necessary amount of oxygen. This reaction is called compensatory and can occur in the uteroplacental system.

Blood flow during pregnancy is impaired, may be due to placenta previa and or its low attachment. In this case, the blood circulation process slows down, since the muscle layer of the lower segment of the uterus is much thinner. This condition can occur in women who have previously had a cesarean delivery and the placenta is attached to the scar.

Blood flow may be impaired against the background of late toxicosis. Source: beremennik.ru

Violation of blood flow in the uterine artery during pregnancy can occur against the background of late toxicosis, since such a complication leads to damage to small vessels. Also, the blood circulation process is often disrupted in the presence of an infectious disease that was transferred during pregnancy.

If there is a conflict of the Rh factor or blood group, hemolytic disease of the fetus can develop in difficult situations. This leads to anemia in the unborn child, respectively, the blood flow is disturbed. With unstable pressure in a woman, the rate of transport of biological fluid through the veins and arteries changes.

Violation of blood flow in the left uterine artery during pregnancy can develop if a woman has malformations of the reproductive organ. A particular danger is the two-horned uterus, since with such a structure there is a septum in its cavity that divides the organ in half. In this case, the development of the fetus occurs in one part of the uterus, since the two arteries are not connected with each other, and the network cannot expand, the blood circulation process is disrupted.

This pathological condition can develop against the background of endometrial diseases. Often this happens in women who underwent diagnostic curettage, had abortions, or had inflammatory diseases. Violation of blood flow in the right uterine artery during pregnancy can be with uterine myoma, diabetes mellitus.

Complications

Violation of uterine blood flow during pregnancy is a very serious pathological condition. If it is present, specialists often diagnose fetal growth retardation syndrome, which manifests itself in an insufficient weight of the child. If the electrolyte composition of the blood is disturbed, then the occurrence of tachycardia, bradycardia and arrhythmia is possible.

With a disturbed circulatory process, the fetus develops hypoxia. Source: beremennostnedeli.ru

Also, the level of acidity of the biological fluid may change, the hormonal background will not correspond to the norms, the amount of fat depots is sharply reduced. All this, in most cases, can provoke spontaneous abortion, and in a difficult situation, intrauterine fetal death is not excluded.

Degrees

The principle of treatment of impaired uteroplacental circulation is determined based on the severity of the pathological process. Experts point out the following:

1A - there is a violation of the process of blood outflow in one uterine artery, while other systems work normally;
1B - specialists identify circulatory disorders at the fetal-placental level, while there are no abnormalities in the uterine arteries;
2 - there is a violation of blood circulation at the level of the uterine and umbilical vessels;
3 - a critical state of indicators, which can cause a reverse blood flow in the arteries.

This principle of classifying the pathological condition of a pregnant woman is convenient for gynecologists and obstetricians, since doctors clearly understand in which part there is a violation of the circulatory process. In the case of detection of 1A or 1B degree, the pregnancy is preserved, with the third degree, emergency delivery can be performed.

Diagnostics

Currently, the generally accepted method for detecting violations of the uteroplacental circulation is the Doppler study. Thanks to him, specialists are able to determine even the smallest changes, if any. Diagnostics should be performed on modern equipment with a high level of sensitivity.

Doppler is a standard procedure that is similar to ultrasound screening, but enhanced by the Doppler effect. It is thanks to him that it is possible to track various changes in the frequency of ultrasonic waves that are reflected from objects in motion.

Doppler procedure.