Question
Dear doctor, if a pregnant woman experiences hypoxia during pregnancy, is there a close relationship with the amniotic fluid? Can the clarity of the amniotic fluid directly reflect whether the fetus is suffering from hypoxia?
Answer
Hypoxia indeed has a certain degree of correlation with amniotic fluid. However, the clarity of amniotic fluid does not necessarily mean that the fetus is free from the risk of hypoxia. Generally, only when hypoxia reaches a certain level will the fetus defecate in the uterus, thereby contaminating the amniotic fluid. Premature rupture of membranes may increase the risk of fetal hypoxia. Typically, when amniotic fluid is cloudy, the fetus is more susceptible to hypoxia. It is important to note that the clarity of amniotic fluid does not guarantee that the fetus will not experience hypoxia. The actual condition of the fetus after birth needs to be evaluated to determine if there was hypoxia.