Fetal U-shaped picture around the neck

During pregnancy, pregnant mothers not only worry about the normal growth and development of the fetus, but also worry about whether the umbilical cord of the fetus is wrapped around the neck during the growth stage, causing the fetus to have difficulty breathing and lack of oxygen. We all know that when we go to the hospital for a B-ultrasound examination, the B-ultrasound examination report will write the fetal neck condition. For example, U-shaped pressure marks and blood signals can be seen on the fetal neck. What does this mean?

Photos of the U-shaped baby around the neck

Situation 1

First of all, we need to understand that U-type refers to the shape, which means the fetus is around the neck for one week; W-type means around the neck for two weeks; WW-type means around the neck for three weeks. Generally speaking, the fetus has the umbilical cord around the neck, whether it is in the early or late pregnancy. In the early stages of pregnancy, because the fetus is still small and has a large space to move around in the amniotic fluid of the pregnant woman, it may often wrap around the neck, but don't worry, the fetus will get out by itself.

Situation 2

What needs to be noted when the fetus is wrapped around the neck is how many weeks the fetus is wrapped around the neck, and how much the fetal umbilical cord blood signal is, that is, how much the s/d value is. Under normal circumstances, the fetus only wraps around the neck once, and the s/d value can be used to determine whether the fetus is suffering from oxygen deficiency. Generally speaking, the s/d value should be lower than 3. A value higher than 3 indicates that the fetus’s blood supply is insufficient and the fetus may be suffering from oxygen deficiency. At this time, fetal heart monitoring should be performed to determine whether the fetus is lacking oxygen. Some fetuses are more naughty and will wrap around the neck for two weeks. It is relatively rare for the fetus to wrap around the neck for three weeks. If the fetus does wrap around the neck for three weeks, you must help the fetus out in time to avoid insufficient oxygen.

Situation 3

Some pregnant mothers don't know how to help the fetus to get out. In fact, they can use music melody. Some babies will be more excited when they hear the sound. If you really don't understand, you can go to the hospital to seek help from a doctor, and let the doctor help the fetus to get the neck out. In the early stages of pregnancy, the umbilical cord around the baby's neck can get out by itself. In the late stages of pregnancy, if the umbilical cord is around the baby's neck or hands and feet, it will be a little difficult to get out. At this time, you can go to the hospital to seek medical help.