What should I do if the fetus's umbilical cord is wrapped around the neck for a week? Can I still give birth naturally?

Umbilical cord around the neck is one of the factors that affect the mother's natural delivery. So what should I do if the fetus's umbilical cord is around the neck for one week? Can I still have a natural delivery if the umbilical cord is around the neck for one week? How to prevent the fetus' umbilical cord from being around the neck? The following editor will give you a detailed introduction.

What to do if the umbilical cord is around the neck

Learn to count fetal movements. If there are too many or too few fetal movements, go to the hospital for examination in time.

If there is too much or too little amniotic fluid or the fetus is in an abnormal position, prenatal examinations should be done;

Determine the condition of the umbilical cord through indirect methods such as fetal heart monitoring and ultrasound examination;

After the umbilical cord is found around the neck, cesarean section is not necessarily required. Only when the fetal head does not descend or the fetal heart rate is obviously abnormal (fetal distress), surgery is considered.

What you need to pay attention to is to reduce vibration and keep sleeping on the left side.

Can I still give birth naturally if the umbilical cord is wrapped around my neck?

If the baby's umbilical cord is found to be wrapped around the neck, mothers may worry that they will be in danger during natural delivery and have to have a caesarean section. In fact, most cases of umbilical cord wrapped around the neck will not affect or threaten the baby, because the umbilical cord is generally not wrapped very tightly. In a few cases, if the baby's umbilical cord is wrapped too tightly or too short, hypoxia will occur before birth, which will be manifested as fetal heart rate deceleration. The doctor will find this situation in fetal heart monitoring. This is why regular prenatal examinations are very necessary. It is very common for the fetus to have the umbilical cord wrapped around the neck during delivery, and it does not necessarily require a caesarean section. If the umbilical cord is not wrapped around the neck tightly and is long enough, the mother can give birth naturally. If there are many and tight circles around the neck, the umbilical cord is relatively short, the fetal head does not descend, or the fetal heart rate is obviously abnormal, it is necessary to consider whether to undergo surgery.

How to prevent the fetal umbilical cord from wrapping around the neck

Eat a proper diet and eat more nutritious foods. Avoid tobacco, alcohol, overly spicy and irritating foods. Avoid eating raw seafood, undercooked foods, and foods that are prone to allergies.

When exercising appropriately, you should choose gentle movements, such as walking, swimming, and gymnastics for expectant mothers. It is not advisable to choose strenuous exercise, and you should also avoid an overly noisy exercise environment.

Get adequate rest and have a regular life. Don’t stay up late, don’t play too much, and avoid overwork.

When conducting proper prenatal education, you should choose music with beautiful tunes, the rhythm should not be too strong, the sound should not be too loud, the time should not be too long, and the number of times must be appropriate.

Avoid strenuous exercise and try to lie on your left side.

Insist on counting the fetal movements every day. If the number of fetal movements is significantly different from usual, you should go to the hospital for examination in time.

Carry out prenatal examinations on time and judge the condition of the fetus in the uterus through indirect methods such as fetal heart monitoring and ultrasound examination.

Do not perform a cesarean section lightly. Do not request a cesarean section for fear of umbilical cord accidents. The surgical indications can only be relaxed when the umbilical cord is wrapped around the neck for more than 2 to 3 times.