Vena cava syndrome: cause and treatment
The vena cava is the vena cava that transports blood from the body to the heart. You can find out here how vena cava syndrome can make itself felt in advanced pregnancy.
When can vena cava syndrome occur?
This syndrome usually occurs at the end of pregnancy when the mother lies on her back for a long time. As a result, the heavier child presses on the vein. If the venous return flow to the heart is impeded, this leads to circulatory problems. The drop in blood pressure leads to dizziness, sweating, heart palpitations, shock and unconsciousness. Because the blood pressure drops, there can also be a circulatory disorder in the placenta , which is accompanied by a drop in the child’s heartbeat. Luckily, the problems can usually be quickly resolved by turning the mother to the side.