A common manifestation of umbilical cord abnormalities is umbilical cord torsion, which can cause significant harm and even result in fetal death. To prevent umbilical cord torsion, relevant care should be taken during pregnancy. So, when is it easy to have umbilical cord torsion?
When the fetus is chronically hypoxic for a long time, umbilical cord torsion is prone to occur. If the fetus is deprived of oxygen, there will be intense activity reactions in the uterus. Women should take this symptom seriously and go to the hospital for examination in a timely manner to reduce the chance of umbilical cord torsion. When fetal blood transport is interrupted, umbilical cord torsion is also prone to occur.
Umbilical cord torsion is a relatively unexpected situation, and the impact it brings is very frightening. Even though its incidence is relatively low, women still need to take preventive measures. To prevent umbilical cord torsion, women should undergo regular prenatal check ups during pregnancy, such as ultrasound examination. Ultrasound examination can detect whether there are traces of umbilical cord entanglement on the fetus's neck. If there are umbilical cord entanglement, the number of circles around the neck can be preliminarily determined based on ultrasound examination.
When it is necessary during pregnancy, a color ultrasound can be performed. Color ultrasound has high specificity and sensitivity for umbilical cord abnormalities, and can distinguish between umbilical cord around the neck and around the neck. During pregnancy, it is necessary to maintain several fetal movements. Normal fetal movements are about 50-200 times a day, and due to the different physical conditions of each woman, the range of fetal movements fluctuates greatly.
