Is it harmful to the baby if the umbilical cord is wrapped around the neck for two weeks in a breech position?

The term "hip circumference umbilical cord wrapped around the neck for two weeks" may make many people think that it is very serious. In fact, this phenomenon happens frequently. Because the umbilical cord is very elastic and the baby likes to move in the belly, it will cause the umbilical cord to be entangled. Some babies will get out of the belly by themselves, but some cannot and need surgery to do so.

Umbilical cord around the neck is a common condition during delivery. It is generally believed that this is related to the umbilical cord being too long and the fetal movement being too frequent. Because the umbilical cord itself is elastic, there is no necessary connection between umbilical cord around the neck and dystocia. It is just that if the umbilical cord is tightened during delivery, it will cause damage to the fetus. After the umbilical cord is found around the neck, it is not necessarily necessary to have a caesarean section. Only when the fetal head does not descend or the fetal heart rate is obviously abnormal (fetal distress), will surgery be considered.

If the umbilical cord is too tight around the neck, it will affect the umbilical cord blood flow, causing intrauterine growth retardation of the fetus, leading to asphyxia and hypoxia during delivery. This can be understood through umbilical cord blood flow detection and ultrasound examination. If the umbilical cord is not wrapped tightly, it will have no effect on the pregnancy period, and the delivery must be closely monitored to ensure the safety of the fetus. If the fetus has no other abnormalities, the mother does not need to panic, nor does she need to perform surgery immediately. If the pregnant woman has not yet given birth, and the umbilical cord wrapping causes intrauterine hypoxia in the fetus, surgical delivery is recommended.

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

(2) If the amniotic fluid is too much or too little, or the fetus is in an abnormal position, a prenatal check-up should be done;

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

(4) Do not request a caesarean section due to fear of umbilical cord accidents.

(5) What you need to pay attention to is to reduce vibration and sleep on your left side.

Before delivery, some can be turned to the normal position, and then we can see whether a caesarean section is needed according to the needs.