What is the difference between the fetal umbilical cord around the neck once and twice? Two laps are no more dangerous than one

In fact, two circles around the neck are not more dangerous than one circle around the neck

The so-called umbilical cord around the neck means that the umbilical cord is wrapped around the baby's neck. This risk is more complicated. One is that it is not easy to give birth smoothly. Second, if the umbilical cord is tightly wrapped around the neck, it may affect the baby's blood supply, resulting in hypoxia and suffocation. , Such a neck wrapping, even if there is only one lap, is very dangerous.

Hearing this, pregnant mothers are not very nervous? In fact, the umbilical cord around the neck is a very common phenomenon. It is not a disease or a deformity. The probability of occurrence is about 32%. That is, for every ten pregnant mothers, there may be three umbilical cords around the neck, and most babies are around the neck. , that is, it is placed on the baby's neck, and the baby may come out with a slight movement, but there are also babies who are more naughty and wrap around the neck twice, but if the umbilical cord is longer and the winding is looser, the baby can also come out. There are also cases where the umbilical cord wraps around the neck three times, but it is relatively rare. In this case, the doctor will advise the pregnant mother to closely observe the fetal movement, and go to the hospital immediately if there is any abnormality.

The situation of the umbilical cord around the neck has a lot to do with the length of the umbilical cord. The length of the umbilical cord is different for each mother. Some are longer and looser around the neck, so there is no danger. But some umbilical cords are shorter, even if they are around the neck. One round, if the winding is tight, it will also cause great danger, so whether it is wrapped around the neck once or twice does not explain the problem, it must be considered comprehensively.

Why do umbilical cords vary in length?

There are differences in the length of the umbilical cord, which has a lot to do with the individual, and there is no way to explain it, but the normal length of the umbilical cord is about 55 cm, and the umbilical cord over 70 cm is considered too long, and the umbilical cord shorter than 30 cm is considered too long. Short, most pregnant mothers have a normal length. Whether the umbilical cord is wrapped around the neck can give birth smoothly. The doctor also depends on the length of the wrapped umbilical cord, as well as the number of turns and tightness of the wrapped umbilical cord. Only after a comprehensive judgment can the child be born normally. The statement of caesarean section is not comprehensive.

What should the mother do when the umbilical cord is entangled?

Pay close attention to fetal movement

From the 32nd week of pregnancy, it is very important for the pregnant mother to start counting the fetal movement. If the baby has a neck around the neck, the mother should pay more attention to the counting of the fetal movement, three times a day, one hour each time, this is essential. If the umbilical cord It is dangerous to entangle the baby, and the baby’s fetal movement will definitely be abnormal. He will move around frequently, trying to get rid of the trouble caused by the umbilical cord noise. If the blood supply is insufficient, it will also cause abnormal fetal heart rate, so the fetal movement is excessive Frequent, or prolonged immobility, you need to go to the hospital for examination in time.

Cooperate with doctor's examination

Generally, there is no need to worry too much about the umbilical cord around the neck. Sometimes the expectation is just on the baby's shoulders and does not really go around. If the mother is worried, you can use Doppler to observe the blood flow of the fetus to see if the baby has In the case of hypoxia, in addition, do not stay up late frequently, etc., and have regular work and rest, otherwise it will cause the baby to move too frequently, which will cause the umbilical cord to wrap around the neck.

In most babies, the umbilical cord is wrapped around the neck, and it will come out during delivery, so mothers don’t have to worry too much, cooperate with the doctor, pay attention to observe the fetal movement more often, there will be no major problems, and there is no need to worry about whether to wrap it once or twice. Woolen cloth.