After becoming pregnant, as the number of days increases, the abdomen will gradually bulge. Many pregnant women often involuntarily touch the belly, but some pregnant women may worry about this habit, fearing that it may have adverse effects on the health of the fetus. So, will pregnant women wrap their hands around their necks when they place them on their stomachs?
1. Pregnant women placing their hands on their stomachs will not cause the umbilical cord to wrap around the neck of the fetus. Moderate caressing of the pregnant belly can actually have a good soothing effect on the fetus, which does not affect the healthy development of the fetus. Therefore, pregnant women can moderately caress pregnant women. Especially in the late stages of pregnancy, due to the significant anterior bulge of the abdomen, moderate support of the pregnant belly with both hands can also reduce the burden on the lower limbs.
2. Some pregnant women also have their umbilical cord wrapped around the neck during pregnancy, which is due to the fetal umbilical cord being too long, or the fetus being small and moving frequently, making it easy for the umbilical cord to wrap around the neck. Another common reason for umbilical cord entanglement around the neck is polyhydramnios, which provides ample space for the fetus to move around in the uterus, making it a common cause of entanglement around the neck.
3. Pregnant women who are found to have an umbilical cord wrapped around their neck during prenatal check ups must pay attention to strengthening prenatal check ups. If frequent fetal movements are found or if these conditions are significantly reduced, it is necessary to consider that the umbilical cord wrapped around the neck may be too tight, causing fetal hypoxia and asphyxia. This must not be ignored and immediate medical examination is required, and timely treatment should be carried out under the guidance of a doctor.
