What condition is NOT a cause of fetal hypoxemia?

Normal fetal activity is considered a natural and healthy aspect of fetal development and does not contribute to fetal hypoxemia. Fetal hypoxemia, which refers to insufficient oxygen reaching the fetus, can result from conditions that impede blood flow or oxygen delivery to the fetus.

Excessive uterine contractions, for instance, can reduce uterine blood flow and oxygen supply. Similarly, separation of the placenta from the uterine wall (abruption) can severely compromise blood flow and nutrients to the fetus, leading to hypoxemia. Prolonged contractions without adequate resting tone can also create insufficient time for uterine blood flow to resume, thus jeopardizing oxygen delivery to the fetus. In contrast, normal fetal activity is expected and generally associated with adequate oxygenation rather than a risk for hypoxemia.