• What do you do if the umbilical cord is wrapped around the baby's neck?

I am a 24 year old female. I want to know what do you do if the umbilical cord is wrapped around the baby's neck?

3 Answers

  • Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Specialist | Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine
  • Loma Linda, CA

The umbilical cord can be unwrapped from the neck easily in most cases but may be difficult depending on how tight it is.

  • Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Specialist
  • Philadelphia, PA

It is always best to seek obstetrical care and monitor fetal heart rate and wellbeing, and to consider the severity of the situation with your obstetrician and decide on the best option accordingly.

  • OB-GYN (Obstetrician-Gynecologist) | Reproductive Endocrinology
  • New York, NY

Many babies are born with the umbilical cord wrapped around their neck and there is nothing a doctor can do to prevent that from happening. Fortunately, it does not have a significant risk to the baby. The doctor will reduce the cord during the delivery.

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