Patient's question:
The legs and hands of the fetus in the abdomen did not show any abnormal protrusion of long bones. How much does the umbilical cord, located at the edge of the placenta, affect the fetus in the abdomen?Doctor's answer:
The normal umbilical cord insertion is located in the center of the placenta. You may have a discoid placenta or velamentous attachment of the umbilical cord. If the umbilical cord is at the edge of the placenta, it can lead to abnormal positioning of the umbilical cord in the baby, which may result in poor fetal blood supply, fetal hypoxia, developmental delay, placental abruption, and other complications. If the umbilical cord is at the edge of the placenta, the pregnant woman must undergo regular prenatal check-ups and monitor fetal movements. Generally, hospitalization for cesarean section is recommended around the estimated due date.