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Question
Hello doctor,
I am 27 weeks 2 days pregnant weighing 1100 grams, is my weight low? I have a condition where the umbilical cord wraps around my neck twice. The doctor asked me if I am more than 27 weeks pregnant with the umbilical cord wrapped around my neck 2 times, is it dangerous? Do I have to have a cesarean section or a normal delivery? I hope you answer, thank you doctor.
Tran Thi Lan (1992)
Reply
Answered by Specialist Doctor I Truong Nghia Binh - Obstetrician-Gynecologist - Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Vinmec Danang International Hospital.
Hello,
With the question "Is it dangerous to have the umbilical cord wrapped around your neck 2 times more than 27 weeks pregnant? ", the doctor would like to answer as follows:
At 27 weeks pregnant and weighing 1100g, compared with the growth chart, the baby's weight is good.
The problem of navel wrapping around your neck, you should not be too worried. About 80% of pregnant women have the umbilical cord wrapped around their neck. Because the umbilical cord is covered with a layer of wharton jelly, the blood vessels are very well protected and do not affect the baby during pregnancy. In many cases, the baby can remove the umbilical cord wrapped around the neck by itself during movement in the womb. During labor, the umbilical cord wrapped around the neck can interfere with the baby's descent. However, if the baby's umbilical cord is long enough, the process should go unhindered and a normal delivery is possible and the bottom line is there is no way to determine the length of the umbilical cord. So, if the mother's pelvis and fetal weight are suitable, you can follow the normal birth. During labor monitoring, doctors will assess if the baby's head is not well bent, a cesarean section may be delivered.
Therefore, you should regularly visit an obstetrician and gynecologist for specific advice.
If you still have questions about being pregnant for more than 27 weeks with the umbilical cord wrapped around your neck 2 times, you can go to the hospital of Vinmec Health System for further examination and advice. Thank you for trusting and sending questions to Vinmec. Wishing you lots of health.
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