Patient's question:
My wife is now 8 months pregnant. A few days ago, she had a prenatal check-up, and the results showed that the fetus was developing normally, except for some cord, specifically two loops around the neck. The doctor said there was no problem and that we would wait until the time comes to see the child's development and the cord situation to decide whether to have a natural birth or a cesarean section. I am very worried.What kind of help do I need: Can a natural birth be done with two loops of cord?
Doctor's answer:
Analysis of the condition:Hello, the umbilical cord is wrapped around the baby, similar to hanging, which affects the fetus. The impact depends on the number of wraps, tightness, length of the umbilical cord, and amniotic fluid volume. It is also related to whether labor has begun. During labor, as the fetal head moves downward for delivery, the previously loosely wrapped umbilical cord may gradually tighten.
Generally, if the umbilical cord wraps around the baby once or around the neck, the degree of wrapping and compression is relatively mild, and clinical symptoms may not occur. Such wrapping poses little danger to the mother and baby, and the mother can still deliver the baby vaginally.