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What Does "single Loose Nuchal Cord Around Neck" In An Ultrasound Report Indicate?

Posted on Fri, 19 Dec 2014

Question: Hello
My wife has just had a routine scan for fetal viability
It showed a live singleton intrauterine pregnancy at 25weeks and 6 days
However it also showed A SINGLE LOOSE NUCHAL CORD around the neck
How terrible is this situation. This is her 3rd pregnancy but the first to be carried to this long.she has had 2 recurrent miscarriages. She stopped taking Duphaston at 20 weeks and now she is is just taking pregnacare tabs XXXXXXX

Answered by Dr. Soumya (36 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Cord is not a problem

Detailed Answer:
Hello

I read your query and I understand your concerns.

1. Nuchal cord is a common phenomenon and does not cause any problem to baby.

2. There is absolutely no threat to baby or pregnancy due to this nuchal cord. Hence dont worry about it.

3. She is on right medicines. Let her continue the same.

4. The chances of miscarriage after this period of pregnancy are less. Hence dont worry about it.

Let me know if you have any more questions.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Follow up: Dr. Soumya (7 hours later)

Thanks Dr XXXXXXX
Does it mean it's a problem only during delivery and not in 2nd or 3rd trimester
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Answered by Dr. Soumya (19 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Temporary phenomenon not to worry

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

This is temporary phenomenon and the nuchal cord wont be present till 3rd trimester. It untangles and returns to normal as baby grows.

Even if it is present, there is no problem in 2nd or 3rd trimester.

You don't need to worry about it at all.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Bhagyalaxmi Nalaparaju

Follow up: Dr. Soumya (2 hours later)

Thank you Dr XXXXXXX
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Answered by Dr. Soumya (32 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Hi,

I am glad i could help you out.

If you wish to contact me in future for any problem, start your query as " QUERY FOR DR. XXXXXXX S." and I will be available to answer your query.

Wish you both good health

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Bhagyalaxmi Nalaparaju

Follow up: Dr. Soumya (17 minutes later)

I WILL
Thanks a lot

Answered by Dr. Soumya (5 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Please write review after closing this query.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Bhagyalaxmi Nalaparaju