What is umbilical cord blood flow?
Disease description:
During my prenatal checkup, the doctor said that the umbilical cord blood flow indices were abnormal, and I’m not quite sure what this means. Could you please explain what umbilical cord blood flow is?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Zhang Jianhai
Umbilical cord blood flow indices reflect the fetus’s blood supply and oxygenation status. Abnormal indices may indicate fetal intrauterine hypoxia or congenital anomalies; structural abnormalities or developmental disorders in the fetus can also lead to abnormal umbilical cord blood flow. Pregnant women should monitor fetal movements daily and undergo regular fetal heart rate monitoring. Oxygen therapy may be required when necessary.
