The umbilical cord wrapped around the neck gives us the feeling of being cut, straightened, and messy. The feeling it gives us is very complicated and messy. Umbilical cord entanglement around the neck is extremely serious and can have a very serious impact on pregnant mothers. So, how can pregnant women with umbilical cord around their neck correct it? What is the probability of the umbilical cord wrapping around the neck? Let's take a look.
How to correct umbilical cord entanglement in pregnant women
Firstly, reduce vibration. If a expectant mother in the late stage of pregnancy discovers that the umbilical cord is wrapped around the neck, accompanied by an incorrect fetal position and the fetal head not entering the pelvis, it is not possible to correct the fetal position by correcting the position to prevent the umbilical cord from being wrapped tighter during excessive fetal movement. Try to minimize vibration and avoid riding on bumpy roads.
Secondly, count fetal movements frequently. Expectant mothers should learn how to count fetal movements. When excessive or insufficient fetal movements are detected, they should promptly go to the hospital for examination. The normal fetal movement count standard is greater than 10 times every 12 hours.
Expectant mothers are generally required to count fetal movements three times a day (once in the morning, once in the middle, and once in the evening) for one hour each time. Normal fetal movements should be at least three times per hour or more, and each movement should be counted. Sometimes there may be a series of fetal movements, so it is considered as one movement. Wait 5-6 minutes before counting again.
Thirdly, choose the left lateral position more often. When sleeping, take a left lateral position to increase the blood flow to the uterus and placenta. Two pillows can be placed under the thighs for greater comfort.
Fourth, engage in appropriate activities. Pregnant women should engage in appropriate activities during pregnancy, not just sit still all the time. They should avoid excessive physical activity, such as walking, swimming, and gymnastics for pregnant women. However, they must pay attention to safety and have family members take care of them. They should try to move in a quiet environment.
Fifth, consider cesarean section. If a baby with umbilical cord wrapped around the neck experiences abnormal heartbeat and intrauterine hypoxia during delivery, it is necessary to perform a cesarean section in a timely manner. When the number of entanglements is high, an elective cesarean section can be chosen.
What is the probability of umbilical cord wrapping around the neck
The probability of umbilical cord entanglement around the neck is very high. According to statistics, the incidence of umbilical cord entanglement around the neck is 20% -25%, which means that one in every 4-5 fetuses is born with an umbilical cord entanglement around the neck. Because of this, expectant mothers don't have to see umbilical cord wrapping around their neck as such a scary thing, just relax! Generally speaking, expectant mothers with high amniotic fluid volume or frequent fetal activity have a higher chance of experiencing umbilical cord entanglement around the neck.
If the umbilical cord is wrapped around the neck and not handled properly, it will seriously affect the delivery of the pregnant mother. This is a very serious situation. The situation of umbilical cord wrapped around the neck can be observed through ultrasound, and prenatal examinations are very important. Therefore, pregnant mothers should pay attention to prenatal examinations, have regular prenatal examinations, and maintain a positive attitude.
