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What Are The Complications If The Cord Is Around The Fetus' Neck?

Hi ,

I am almost 37 weeks pregnant and did a sonography which revealed that the cord loop is seen around the neck of the foetus.I m worried it should'nt cause any problem to the baby and I should be able to give birth naturally.

Please let me know if this involves any complications.I am worried a lot.



Thanks in advance,

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Mon, 4 Jan 2016
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Hallow Mumma,

A single loop of cord around the neck of the foetus is known to get resolved during the process of labour. In such event, normal vaginal delivery without any complication may be expected. If at all it does not and starts strangulating the foetus, caesarean section delivery is indicated.

Close monitoring during labour is required to monitor the condition of the baby and the progress of labour. Unresolved loop of the cord hinders the progress of the labour before it causes threat to the life of the baby.

You should deliver in a well equipped maternity hospital only.

I hope this helps you.

Dr. Nishikant Shrotri
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What Are The Complications If The Cord Is Around The Fetus' Neck?

Hallow Mumma, A single loop of cord around the neck of the foetus is known to get resolved during the process of labour. In such event, normal vaginal delivery without any complication may be expected. If at all it does not and starts strangulating the foetus, caesarean section delivery is indicated. Close monitoring during labour is required to monitor the condition of the baby and the progress of labour. Unresolved loop of the cord hinders the progress of the labour before it causes threat to the life of the baby. You should deliver in a well equipped maternity hospital only. I hope this helps you. Dr. Nishikant Shrotri