What should I do if the umbilical cord is wrapped around the baby's neck once at 37 weeks of pregnancy?
Disease description:
At 37 weeks of pregnancy, during a hospital checkup, the doctor said the baby currently has a single loop of the umbilical cord around the neck. What should be done when there is one loop of umbilical cord around the neck at 37 weeks of pregnancy?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Lv Aiming
Patients at 37 weeks of gestation with one loop of umbilical cord around the neck should undergo regular prenatal checkups and closely monitor fetal movements. After diagnosis of a single loop of cord around the neck, it is important to attend routine prenatal visits, carefully observe fetal movements, and perform fetal heart rate monitoring to assess for any signs of fetal distress in utero. Prompt communication with the obstetrician and regular medical follow-up are essential. If a single loop of umbilical cord around the neck is detected during prenatal examination, there is no need for excessive concern, as this is a common occurrence. By maintaining communication with the healthcare provider and following medical advice, both maternal and fetal safety can be ensured.
