Women need to undergo several ultrasound examinations during pregnancy to observe the condition of the fetus. Moreover, ultrasound can also be used to identify deformities and detect neck wraps. Many pregnant women show in their examination results that the fetus has an umbilical cord wrapped around the neck, which can make them worry about the danger of the fetus and the inability to give birth naturally. So, can 24 weeks around the neck be delivered smoothly?
At 24 weeks of pregnancy, if the fetus is wrapped around the neck, it is possible to have a vaginal delivery because in the later stages of pregnancy, the fetus is likely to turn around on its own. It is common for fetuses to have the umbilical cord wrapped around their neck at birth, with an incidence rate of up to 25%.
A fetal umbilical cord wrapped around the neck does not necessarily require a cesarean section. During production, if the umbilical cord is not tightly wrapped around the neck and has sufficient length, there is no need for a cesarean section. If there are many tight collars around the neck, or if the umbilical cord is too short, then cesarean section surgery will be considered.
The umbilical cord is elastic, and the length of the blood vessels inside will exceed the length of the umbilical cord itself, so the blood vessels will not be damaged when the umbilical cord is stretched. After the umbilical cord wraps around the neck, as long as there is no excessive pulling of the umbilical cord, it generally does not affect the blood flow of the umbilical cord, and most fetuses will not have any abnormalities.
If the umbilical cord wraps too tightly around the neck, it may compress the umbilical blood vessels, which can obstruct blood circulation and even compress the fetal jugular vein. In this case, a cesarean section is required.
