Can a single loop of umbilical cord around the neck resolve on its own?

Jan 09, 2023 Source: Cainiu Health
Disease description:

They say that one loop of umbilical cord around the neck is very dangerous, and now I'm really afraid my baby won't be delivered smoothly. Can a single loop of umbilical cord around the neck turn back on its own?

Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Zhao Xiaodong
There is a possibility that a single loop of nuchal cord may resolve on its own. Nuchal cord is a dynamic and continuously changing condition. As the fetus moves back and forth in the amniotic fluid within the uterus, the umbilical cord can become wrapped around the neck, resulting in a nuchal cord. Due to ongoing fetal movement, the cord may also unwrap spontaneously. Therefore, once a nuchal cord is detected, no specific intervention is generally required; routine monitoring and regular prenatal checkups are sufficient.