The incidence of umbilical cord entanglement around the neck is relatively high, especially in the middle and late stages of pregnancy. The umbilical cord is the source of oxygen and nutrients for the fetus, and it also brings metabolic waste through the umbilical cord. Therefore, once there is an abnormality in the umbilical cord, it should alert pregnant women. So, will late stage entanglement around the neck affect fetal heart rate?
Late stage necking may affect fetal heart rate. When the number of umbilical cord loops around the neck is high and the umbilical cord is relatively tight, it is more unfavorable for fetal development, which may lead to fetal hypoxia symptoms. If necessary, oxygen therapy is also needed. The impact of umbilical cord entanglement on the fetus depends on the number of entanglements, etc., in order to make a detailed analysis.
In the late stage of pregnancy, if the umbilical cord is wrapped around the neck during prenatal check ups, pregnant women should carefully monitor the fetal heart rate in order to understand how the fetus is developing at any time. If the umbilical cord wraps around the neck severely, the fetal heart rate will undergo abnormal changes, such as sudden slowing down or stopping moving, which is a symptom of fetal hypoxia. Pregnant women should go to the hospital for examination in a timely manner.
If the umbilical cord is not severely wrapped around the neck, pregnant women do not need to worry too much because the fetus can move freely in the belly and the phenomenon of wrapping around the neck can be resolved by itself. Pregnant women should pay more attention to changes in fetal movement. If possible, fetal heart rate monitoring can also be done at home. As long as the position of the fetus is determined, fetal heart rate can be heard.
