What Does My Scan Report Indicate?

Posted on Sat, 23 Sep 2017

Question: Hello doctor... i just went for my 36 weeks growth scan and the report says that there is single loop of cord seen in posterior aspect of neck..my baby gets hiccups alot eveyday.. sometimes even 6-7 times.. is there cause for worry?? I knw a friend who lost her baby at 39 weeks due to cord accident and its making me anxious.

Answered by Dr. Deepti Verma (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Nothing to worry

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,
I have gone through your question and understand the concerns.
Single loop of cord seen posterior to neck is absolutely no cause of worry.
Hiccups is normal in third trimester.
When the cord is round the neck, then there can be difficult labour, fetal distress and slow heart beat and fetal death, if not treated in time.
For you, there is no loop of cord around neck.
So, nothing to worry.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma
OBGYN

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Deepti Verma (41 minutes later)

Thank you so much for the quick response doctor.. just one more follow up question..the baby weighs almost 3kg now and is very very active..will the putting on of weight in any way tighten the cord as my baby constantly moves?

Answered by Dr. Deepti Verma (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
no, it do nit

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,
No, the increase in the fetal weight do not increases the size or if there is excessive fetal movement.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad