What should I do if the umbilical cord is wrapped around the neck at 24 weeks of pregnancy? How can I correct it?

If the umbilical cord is wrapped around the neck in the late pregnancy, expectant mothers should not worry too much. In many cases, the baby can adjust on his own. During this period, the baby's fetal heart rate should be monitored well, and timely measures should be taken if the fetal heart rate is abnormal.

1. The umbilical cord will be untangled automatically if it is wrapped around the baby's neck. If the baby's umbilical cord is wrapped around the neck, the mother does not need to worry too much, because when the baby feels uncomfortable, he will take the initiative to move to get out of the predicament. He will move around, find a comfortable position, and move left and right. When he turns back, the umbilical cord will naturally be untangled. However, if the umbilical cord is wrapped around a large number of times, the baby will have fewer chances to move out by himself, and the danger will be greater.

2. What to do if the umbilical cord is wrapped around the neck? If the baby's umbilical cord is wrapped around the neck, the mother should not often touch the belly or frequently exercise to stimulate the baby, so as to prevent the baby from moving faster and the neck situation from getting worse. The baby can sleep on the left side to make it quieter. In addition, the mother needs regular prenatal check-ups and learn to count fetal movements. If the fetal movement is too much or too little, go to the hospital for examination in time. During delivery, the mother should follow the doctor's professional advice and choose the correct delivery method to reduce the morbidity and mortality of neonates around the neck.

3. Reasons why the umbilical cord is wrapped around the neck Umbilical cord wrapped around the neck mainly refers to when the umbilical cord is too long, the fetus is too small, there is too much amniotic fluid and the fetal movement is too frequent. The fetus is not very obedient in the mother's body. It will roll and turn in the small uterus and move frequently. Some babies move gently, while others move with a larger amplitude, so it is very easy for the umbilical cord to be entangled.

4. Does the umbilical cord wrapped around the neck for one week have any impact on the fetus? It is very common for the umbilical cord to be wrapped around the neck for one or two weeks. Generally, the degree of entanglement and compression of the umbilical cord is relatively light. As long as the umbilical cord is not tightened, it is not dangerous to the fetus. However, if the umbilical cord is entangled in multiple places, it is very dangerous to the fetus. Tighter wrapping can affect the blood flow of the umbilical cord, thereby affecting the metabolism of oxygen and carbon dioxide in the fetus, causing the fetus to have a slower heart rate. In severe cases, the fetus may suffer from hypoxia or even death.