Umbilical cord complications can occur during pregnancy and cause significant problems for both the mother and the baby. These complications include cord prolapse, nuchal cord, or a short cord, and can lead to fetal distress, premature birth, or stillbirth. Treatment may involve close monitoring, early delivery, or emergency cesarean section.
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Baby with cord loops around neck. Is normal delivery possible?
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. Read Full »
Answer: 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 o... Read Full »