Umbilical cord around the neck for 3 weeks

Women should always pay attention to their physical condition during pregnancy. Some girls find that the umbilical cord of the fetus is wrapped around the neck during prenatal check-ups. At this time, they should cooperate with the doctor and make some adjustments to the fetus's position to avoid more serious situations. If we do not pay attention to these problems, it may even affect the normal development of the fetus, with very serious consequences. So, is it dangerous if the umbilical cord is wrapped around the neck for three weeks?

1. How to wrap the umbilical cord around the neck three times

Excessive exercise should be avoided. The usual exercise of expectant mothers will affect the movement of the fetus. If the expectant mother exercises excessively, the chance of the fetus's umbilical cord being wrapped around the neck will increase. Once the fetus's umbilical cord is found to be wrapped around the neck, expectant mothers should avoid excessive exercise. They can do some gentle exercise, such as walking, gymnastics, etc. It is not impossible not to exercise. An appropriate and gentle walk can help the fetus to get rid of the umbilical cord by itself.

Observe fetal movements in time. Fetal movements are a very good criterion for judging the health status of the fetus. Expectant mothers should develop a good habit of counting fetal movements every day. When fetal movements are too frequent or too few, go to the hospital for examination in time to check the baby's condition at any time. If you find that the baby's umbilical cord is around the neck, but the baby's fetal movements have been very normal, expectant mothers do not need to worry too much. This means that the baby will not be in danger, so you should relax!

2. What should mothers do when the umbilical cord is around the neck?

Learn to take deep breaths correctly. When the baby is lacking oxygen and having difficulty breathing in the mother's womb, it is easy to move around, which may cause the baby to be entangled in the umbilical cord. Expectant mothers should learn how to breathe deeply correctly, sit cross-legged for a few minutes every day, breathe in and out regularly, and breathe deeply and healthily, which will allow the fetus to better absorb nourishment and grow healthily.

Stick to the left side sleeping position. After pregnancy, expectant mothers need to stick to the left side sleeping position, which can better increase blood flow to the placenta and provide better nutrition to the fetus. In the middle and late pregnancy, stick to the left side sleeping position, which can also effectively promote blood circulation in the body and reduce the occurrence of edema. When the baby's umbilical cord is wrapped around the neck, the expectant mother should sleep on her left side, which will help the baby to wrap around its own neck.

3. Precautions for umbilical cord around the neck

Learn to count fetal movements. If there are too many or too few fetal movements, you should go to the hospital for examination in time. If there are too much or too little amniotic fluid or the fetus is in an abnormal position, you should do a prenatal examination.

The condition of the umbilical cord can be determined through indirect methods such as fetal heart monitoring and ultrasound examination. When the umbilical cord is found around the neck, a caesarean section is not necessarily required. Only when the fetal head does not descend or there are obvious abnormalities in the fetal heart rate (fetal distress) should surgery be considered. What you need to pay attention to is to reduce vibration and sleep in the left side position. You can use a home fetal heart monitor (Doppler fetal heart monitor) twice a day at home to check the fetal condition regularly and seek medical attention in time if you find any problems.