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What Does Nuchal Cord With Scar Thickness In Pregnancy Mean ?

i am 31yrs prmi in my scan report of 29-30 gestation period they told nuchal cord with scar thickness measures 3.7mm there is any problem
Sat, 7 Jan 2012
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it means that the cord is around the neck..since its 30 weeks it is not a problem..generally if the finding persists at 37 weeks,caeserian is adviced..but do not worry it will revert back before delvery
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What Does Nuchal Cord With Scar Thickness In Pregnancy Mean ?

welcome to hcm it means that the cord is around the neck..since its 30 weeks it is not a problem..generally if the finding persists at 37 weeks,caeserian is adviced..but do not worry it will revert back before delvery