Some fetuses, due to being too lively and active, often move around in the expectant mother's uterus, making it easy for the umbilical cord to wrap around the neck. If the umbilical cord wraps around the neck and is not corrected, it not only affects fetal development, but may also cause fetal asphyxia during delivery. What should be done for umbilical cord wraps around the neck, and what are the methods for correcting umbilical cord wraps around the neck for 2 weeks? Let me introduce them to you below.
Reasons for umbilical cord entanglement around the neck
1. Fetal stretching and movement. Fetuses in the mother's womb are not obedient, they will roll and spin around. In the small uterus, the umbilical cord will wrap around the fetus's neck, hands, and feet.
2. The small size of the fetus and the abundance of amniotic fluid result in a large space for movement. If the umbilical cord is too long and the fetus is too small, then the umbilical cord is more likely to wrap around the neck; If there is excessive amniotic fluid, the fetus has a relatively large space for movement in the mother's body, and it is also easy for the fetus to wrap around the neck during self movement. In addition, babies who are too lively and exercise frequently can also cause the umbilical cord to wrap around the neck.
The hazards of umbilical cord entanglement around the neck
Usually, the harm of umbilical cord wrapping around the neck is not significant because the umbilical cord itself has a certain degree of elasticity, and within a certain range, it will not cause harm to the baby.
If the umbilical cord is too tight, the baby's blood supply will be affected. Babies are unable to absorb nutrients and oxygen normally, resulting in delayed development. During childbirth, as the uterus contracts and the fetus's head comes out of the mother's body, the umbilical cord may be tightened, which may cause the baby to suffocate.
Correction method for umbilical cord wrapping around the neck for 2 weeks
In fact, it is difficult to correct the umbilical cord wrapping around the neck for two weeks with external force. And the vast majority of umbilical cord wraps around the neck do not pose significant harm to the fetus during pregnancy, so there is no need to worry too much, as long as fetal movement is monitored and prenatal check ups are conducted on time. If fetal movement suddenly becomes particularly frequent or significantly reduced, i.e. less than 15 fetal movements within 12 hours, or a 50% decrease compared to before, or even no fetal movement can be felt, it is necessary to seek medical attention promptly.
The above is an introduction to the correction method for umbilical cord wrapping around the neck for 2 weeks. It is difficult to correct umbilical cord wrapping around the neck for 2 weeks, and it is not recommended to do fetal position correction, as this can easily lead to the umbilical cord becoming tighter and tighter as it wraps around the neck. The situation of umbilical cord wrapping around the neck before delivery does not affect fetal delivery, and it is generally possible to have a natural delivery. However, if the situation of umbilical cord wrapping around the neck is found to be severe during the production process, immediate cesarean section or vaginal delivery must be performed to reduce the harm to the fetus.
