Patient's question:
I would like to consult. My wife is 39 weeks and six days pregnant, but the baby hasn't been born yet, and she hasn't felt anything. The fetus has a two-week umbilical cord wrapped around the neck, with no other abnormalities. Should we be admitted to the hospital early to receive induction of labor? We are planning a natural birth, but we have some concerns, so I would like to ask you.Doctor's answer:
If you go to the hospital for a color Doppler ultrasound, and the amniotic fluid volume is normal and the placenta is not aging, you can wait a bit longer. Generally, it is normal to be one week or more before the due date.Recommendation: Encourage the pregnant woman to pay close attention to fetal movement. Go to the hospital every two days for a fetal heart monitoring test to check the situation. Just keep a close watch.
The above is the advice for the question "Can a baby with two weeks of umbilical cord give birth naturally?" I hope it helps you. Wishing you good health!