The umbilical cord connects the fetus and the mother, allowing the fetus to move freely within the uterus. The amniotic fluid is also sufficient, but sometimes the phenomenon of the umbilical cord wrapping around the neck may occur. If it is not very serious, the impact on the fetus is not significant. However, what should be done if the umbilical cord wraps around the neck for one week?
Once the fetal umbilical cord wraps around the neck, pregnant women should persist in counting fetal movements. They can choose a fixed time in the morning, middle, and evening to count fetal movements, and record the situation of each fetal movement. Once there is an abnormality, it should be taken seriously. If fetal movements significantly decrease or increase, they should go to the hospital for relevant examinations. To avoid umbilical cord entanglement around the neck, pregnant women can engage in appropriate physical activities such as walking, gymnastics, etc. These gentle and slow activities are all good.
Pregnant women should reduce vibration in their daily lives, especially when traveling. When choosing transportation, they should minimize bumps and try to walk on flat roads. In the middle and late stages of pregnancy, pregnant women can adopt a left lateral sleeping position, which is beneficial for the blood supply to the fetus and is also more comfortable for pregnant women. At the same time, it can also alleviate the situation of umbilical cord entanglement around the neck.
Pregnant women should regularly go to the hospital for relevant examinations, especially abdominal ultrasound examination, to understand the condition of the fetus. If the umbilical cord is tightly wrapped around the neck, it will affect the circulation of umbilical cord blood and cause fetal hypoxia. Therefore, in this case, pregnant women should follow the doctor's advice and choose the delivery method according to the actual situation.
