Can the umbilical cord be unwound after being wrapped around the neck for two weeks?

When the fetus is in the mother's belly, it absorbs nutrients and oxygen from the mother's body through the umbilical cord. Some fetuses have a longer umbilical cord. As the fetus moves in the mother's belly, the umbilical cord may be wrapped around the baby's neck and even for two weeks. So can the fetus be taken home with the umbilical cord wrapped around the neck for two weeks?

If the fetus's umbilical cord is wrapped around the neck for two weeks, it may be able to be brought back home, or it may not be easy to do so. However, most fetuses with umbilical cords around the neck can automatically wrap themselves back home within two weeks. Therefore, umbilical cord around the neck is not an indication for cesarean section, and there is no need to choose cesarean section because of this. The umbilical cord of the fetus is wrapped around the neck and the baby can go home automatically.

If the pregnancy is relatively short, the chances of the umbilical cord wrapping around the neck being able to wrap back home are high, because the fetus is relatively small and is constantly moving in the mother's belly. The space in the mother's belly is relatively large, so the umbilical cord can automatically wrap back home. However, if the expectant mother is already quite pregnant, the baby is developing well, the space in the uterus is limited, and the movement of the fetus is restricted, then the probability of the umbilical cord wrapping around the neck for two weeks and returning home will be relatively low.

Especially in the late pregnancy when it comes to the delivery stage, if the baby has the umbilical cord around the neck for two weeks, the chance of the baby returning home is relatively small. If you want to choose a natural birth, you can seek help from an experienced doctor. With the help of an experienced doctor, the baby's umbilical cord may be taken home if it is wrapped around the neck for two weeks. However, it is not certain. It depends on the degree of the umbilical cord wrapped around the neck and the doctor's experience.

Can I choose a natural birth if the fetus's umbilical cord is wrapped around the neck for two weeks?

Generally speaking, if the umbilical cord is wrapped around the neck loosely, it will not affect the umbilical cord blood circulation and will not seriously harm the fetus. If the umbilical cord is wrapped around the neck for two weeks, a normal delivery can be chosen. A caesarean section is only necessary if the umbilical cord of the fetus is wrapped around the neck for more than three weeks.

Of course, there are always unexpected things that may happen. If the umbilical cord is wrapped too tightly around the fetus' neck, it may put pressure on the umbilical blood vessels, resulting in obstructed blood circulation or pressure on the fetal jugular vein, causing ischemia and oxygen deficiency in the fetal brain tissue, leading to intrauterine distress or even fetal death, stillbirth or neonatal asphyxia. This kind of situation often occurs during delivery. If it is accompanied by the umbilical cord being too short or relatively short, it will often affect the lowering of the presenting part during delivery, causing the delivery process to be delayed, aggravating fetal intrauterine hypoxia and seriously harming the fetus. In this case, it is best to choose a cesarean section first.