Where does the fetus' umbilical cord connect to the mother?

Pregnancy is a very wonderful thing. After pregnancy, the transmission line connecting the fetus and the mother's body is the umbilical cord, which is also the only safe channel to maintain the life of the fetus. Therefore, what the mother eats during pregnancy will determine what nutrients the fetus will get. Be sure to pay attention to obtaining sufficient nutrients so that the fetus can supplement a variety of nutrients and grow and develop better. Many people are curious about where the fetus's umbilical cord connects to the pregnant mother. Let me introduce it to you below.

Where is the umbilical cord connecting the fetus to the mother?

Around 70 days of pregnancy, the embryo gradually forms. One end of the fetal umbilical cord is connected to the fetus's belly button, and the other end is connected to the pregnant mother through the embryo. After the baby is delivered, the umbilical cord is cut around the umbilical chakra, and the other end is connected to the embryo. After the baby is delivered, it usually takes about 5 to 10 minutes for the umbilical cord and embryo to be released from the mother. After the baby is delivered, it is not easy for the umbilical cord to remain in the mother's belly. It will be connected to the embryo and delivered together from the pregnant mother.

What are the possible problems with the fetal umbilical cord?

1. Umbilical cord entanglement. The umbilical cord of the fetus is tightly wrapped around the neck, limbs or torso of the fetus. It is called umbilical cord entanglement, of which about 90% is the umbilical cord around the neck, accounting for about 20% of the number of pregnant women giving birth. The occurrence of fetal umbilical cord around the neck is related to the length of the fetal umbilical cord. The chance of entanglement increases with the length of the fetal umbilical cord. The longer the fetal umbilical cord, the greater the number of entanglements. People with umbilical cords shorter than 30 cm are generally not prone to entanglement.

2. The fetal umbilical cord is the first to be delivered. When there is too much amniotic fluid, the pregnant woman's pelvis is narrow, the fetus is in breech position, etc., the fetal umbilical cord will be delivered first along with the fetal head, or the fetal umbilical cord will be delivered first after the pregnant woman's amniotic fluid breaks. The baby is compressed during uterine contractions, which makes the situation critical. In that case, a caesarean section must be performed.

3. The umbilical cord of the fetus is too long or too short. When the umbilical cord is about 50 centimeters long, the fetus cannot sink, which causes the pregnant woman to take too long to deliver the baby. Umbilical cord entanglement occurs when the length of the fetal umbilical cord exceeds 70 cm or the fetal umbilical cord is wrapped around the fetus during delivery; the umbilical cord entangled around the fetus's hands and feet will block blood circulation and may cause fetal intrauterine hypoxia.

This is all I have to say about how the umbilical cord of the fetus is connected to the pregnant mother. I have also introduced some bad conditions that may occur with the umbilical cord of the fetus. During pregnancy, in order to prevent abnormal conditions of the umbilical cord, you must go to the hospital for regular physical examinations as instructed by the doctor. If you find any problems, you should receive proper treatment according to the doctor's advice and use appropriate methods to protect your body and the life and health of the fetus.