i am 28wks pregnant, and 2 day i had a scan 4 a different reason. But they found that the babys cord is around he neck and tummy.... i dont know what this means. Im new 2 these dramas. I will be going 2 the dr in the nxt few days but i want to know some information asap. I spoke to my mother who said that if the cord is there that i might have 2 have a c section so that it will not hurt the baby giving birth natuarlly.... but like i said b4 i dont know what is going on. so if any1 knows Anything of has had they same happen 2 them or some1 they know please let me know
2007-12-05 20:45:18 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
your mother could be right.
If the cord is around the babies body and neck it can restrict their blood and oxygen flow and then cause problems as it is trying to be delivered. Because it is so wrapped, it could have a 'bungy cord' effect which means the baby would be bobbing up and down because the shortened cord doesn't allow for it to be pushed out properly. Each push would tighten the cord and therefore cause the restricted flow etc....
However, a lot of babies are born without knowing the cord is wrapped around them and are fine. My son had it wrapped and although he was a bit blue he breathed on his own and had apgar scores of 9/10. I know of plenty of people who's babies had a wrapped cord and the baby was fine as they unwrap it asap and monitor you through labour and if the heartbeat starts to drop they can have the baby out in less than 5 mins if they have to.
Your doctor will discuss your options with you but be mindful that this is a very common issue amongst pregnant women and a c-section isn't the end of the world.
Don't stress about it and be thankful that the ultrasound picked it up early so intervention can be used if necessary.
Best of luck
2007-12-05 20:54:55 · answer #1 · answered by Cindy; mum to 3 monkeys! 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The chance the cord will be moved by that time the kids comes is very high
2007-12-06 05:08:34 · answer #2 · answered by jmack 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
everything will be OK the c section is the best way!!! i was one. and your crotch will stay tight
2007-12-06 04:50:26 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋