Hi and welcome to HCM Its very common event, occurring in about one third of all births. The cord becomes wrapped around the neck during pregnancy as the baby moves around. The umbilical cord is covered with a thick protective coating known as Wharton s Jelly. This is like gristle in texture and prevents the baby from compressing the arteries and vein that run through the cord. So the cord being wrapped does not usually pose a problem for baby. At the time of birth, once the baby s head is out, the doctor will check around the baby s neck for the presence of the umbilical cord. Typically the cord is wrapped loosely enough for the cord to be slipped over the baby s head. If the cord is wrapped multiple times this may take awhile. Sometimes the cord is wrapped too tightly and the cord will be cut before the baby can be born. This is done by doctor by placing two cord clamps and cutting between them. Dont be tensed and chances of normal delivery is more to your wife. Many times it wont require continuous monitoring Regards Dr Santosh