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Is normal delivery possible with three loops of umbilical cord around the neck of the baby?

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Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

I am full-term pregnant and found in the ultrasound that the baby had three loops of cord around the neck. Can I try for normal delivery?

Please help.
Answered by Dr. Arjun Chaudhari

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Dr. Arjun A Chaudhari is a renowned and experienced Obstetrician and Gynecologist. He passed his MBBS in 2013 from Baroda Medical College, Baroda, and his Diploma in Obstetrics and Gynecology in 2020 from B. J Medical College, Ahmedabad. He has an experience of 11 years. He is a dedicated and compassionate doctor who handles many challenging cases with the latest cutting-edge technology. He gives patient-friendly and scientifically informed advice for your problems while maintaining the highest professional and ethical values.

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Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I went through your query and understood your concern.

I suggest you take a trial of labor with continuous monitoring of fetal heart rate with an NST (non-stress test) machine to check any changes in rate and rhythm with contraction. If your consent is there, then one will advise you to try for at least four hours. but there is a chance of fetal distress and a dip in heart rate while contractions. There is a possibility of normal delivery with proper equipment for fetal heart rate monitoring.

I hope this has helped you.

Thanks and regards.

Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

Thanks for your reply.

Can artificial pain be induced?

Please help.

Answered by Dr. Arjun Chaudhari

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Arjun A Chaudhari is a renowned and experienced Obstetrician and Gynecologist. He passed his MBBS in 2013 from Baroda Medical College, Baroda, and his Diploma in Obstetrics and Gynecology in 2020 from B. J Medical College, Ahmedabad. He has an experience of 11 years. He is a dedicated and compassionate doctor who handles many challenging cases with the latest cutting-edge technology. He gives patient-friendly and scientifically informed advice for your problems while maintaining the highest professional and ethical values.

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Hello,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

I suggest you wait till natural labor pain starts. I am not saying go for induction. When you are in labor pain, monitoring your fetal heart rate is necessary.

I hope this has helped you.

Thanks and regards.

Medically reviewed by iCliniq medical review team
Published At April 10, 2023
Reviewed At October 16, 2023

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Arjun A Chaudhari is a renowned and experienced Obstetrician and Gynecologist. He passed his MBBS in 2013 from Baroda Medical College, Baroda, and his Diploma in Obstetrics and Gynecology in 2020 from B. J Medical College, Ahmedabad. He has an experience of 11 years. He is a dedicated and compassionate doctor who handles many challenging cases with the latest cutting-edge technology. He gives patient-friendly and scientifically informed advice for your problems while maintaining the highest professional and ethical values.

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Dr. Arjun Chaudhari
Dr. Arjun Chaudhari

Obstetrics and Gynecology

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Arjun A Chaudhari is a renowned and experienced Obstetrician and Gynecologist. He passed his MBBS in 2013 from Baroda Medical College, Baroda, and his Diploma in Obstetrics and Gynecology in 2020 from B. J Medical College, Ahmedabad. He has an experience of 11 years. He is a dedicated and compassionate doctor who handles many challenging cases with the latest cutting-edge technology. He gives patient-friendly and scientifically informed advice for your problems while maintaining the highest professional and ethical values.

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