Many pregnant women find that the fetus has umbilical cord around the neck during prenatal check ups, and they are very worried about it. They are afraid that umbilical cord around the neck will affect the health of the fetus and even endanger its life. Actually, umbilical cord around the neck is not that scary. So, what should we do if the umbilical cord of the fetus wraps around the neck? Below we will introduce the relevant content in this regard.
1. B-ultrasound diagnosis of neck circumference
Through B-ultrasound examination, it can be clearly seen whether the fetus has umbilical cord around the neck. The diagnostic rate of general 2D ultrasound examination is about 33.3%. If color Doppler ultrasound examination is applied, the diagnostic rate is about 78.9%, while the diagnostic rate of 3D and 4D ultrasound examination is close to 100%. However, it should be noted that a single ultrasound examination did not show the umbilical cord wrapped around the neck, which does not guarantee that there will be no such situation in the future. Perhaps soon after the baby turns over, the umbilical cord will wrap around the neck; On the other hand, this time the umbilical cord was found to be wrapped around the neck, and after a period of activity, the baby may also have broken free from the entanglement.
2. Reduce vibration
If a expectant mother in the late stage of pregnancy discovers that the umbilical cord is wrapped around the neck, accompanied by an incorrect fetal position and the fetal head not entering the pelvis, it is not possible to correct the fetal position by correcting the position to prevent the umbilical cord from being wrapped tighter during excessive fetal movement. Try to minimize vibration and avoid riding on bumpy roads.
3. Choose a left side sleeping position more often
When sleeping, take a left lateral position to increase the blood flow to the uterus and placenta. Two pillows can be placed under the thighs for greater comfort.
4. Frequent fetal movements
Expectant mothers should learn how to count fetal movements. When excessive or insufficient fetal movements are detected, they should promptly go to the hospital for examination. The normal fetal movement count standard is greater than 10 times every 12 hours.
5. Appropriate activities
Pregnant women should engage in appropriate activities during pregnancy, not just sit still all the time. They should avoid excessive physical activity, such as walking, swimming, and gymnastics for pregnant women. However, they must pay attention to safety and have family members take care of them. They should try to move in a quiet environment.
The above is an introduction to what to do if the umbilical cord wraps around the neck of the fetus. The above has introduced methods for checking whether the fetus has umbilical cord entanglement around the neck and tips for improving it. We hope to help more pregnant women understand the relevant knowledge of umbilical cord entanglement around the neck. Pregnant women are advised to follow the doctor's advice, which can effectively solve the problem.
