Re: Low Fetal Heart Rate
Hello,
I am not pregnant, but I was doing a search online for a research paper & encountered this thread. I wanted to post a word of encouragement. I just turned 32 last week. In utero, my heart rate was inordinately low; physicians kept a close eye on my mother, but also informed her that I was definitely a boy. During delivery it became apparent that I was not male but female; I was extremely bradycardic due to nuchal cord (the umbilical cord was wrapped around my neck). Further, I was hypoxic, anaemic, and jaundiced. I don't intend to scare you by this: it was a rough delivery & I was put on special formula, but everything turned out fine. I have no deformities or brain damage; in fact, I am currently a PhD candidate on full & very generous scholarships... Bear in mind that this was 1977: medical science has dramatically improved since then! Stop worrying. Perhaps you are having a healthy, future (female) university professor.
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