Can a fetal nuchal cord (two loops around the neck) in the late stage of pregnancy resolve spontaneously?
Nov 28, 2024
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Zhang Lu
Introduction
If the phenomenon of the fetal umbilical cord wrapping around the neck twice occurs in the late stages of pregnancy, the fetus's range of movement will relatively decrease. However, if the fetus remains relatively active, it might be able to disentangle the wrapped umbilical cord through its own movements. During pregnancy, maintaining good lifestyle habits, such as balanced nutrition and appropriate exercise, can help maintain maternal health.
Generally, whether a fetus can untangle itself from a two-loop nuchal cord in late pregnancy can be assessed by analyzing the fetal movement frequency. If the fetus remains active after the occurrence of a two-loop nuchal cord, it may be able to untangle itself; however, if fetal movement decreases after the two-loop nuchal cord occurs, the fetus may not be able to resolve the entanglement on its own. If any physical discomfort occurs, timely medical consultation for diagnosis and treatment is necessary. Detailed explanations are as follows:
If a two-loop nuchal cord occurs in late pregnancy, the fetus's movement space is relatively reduced. However, if the fetus remains notably active, there is a possibility that it may untangle the cord through its own movements.
Conversely, if a two-loop nuchal cord occurs in late pregnancy and the fetus exhibits decreased activity due to reduced movement space, it may not be able to untangle itself through its own movements.
Maintaining healthy lifestyle habits during pregnancy, such as balanced nutrition and appropriate exercise, can help maintain overall health.
