At 30 weeks pregnant, is the umbilical cord wrapped around the neck dangerous?

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Hello doctor. Doctor let me ask, is it okay for a 30-week fetus to be wrapped around the umbilical cord? Now the baby's head has turned down, is there any effect? I hope you can give me some advice, thanks.
Binh Loi (1996)
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Hello!
Fetuses with umbilical cords wrapped around their necks are very rare, with dangerous complications occurring if detected and handled promptly. However, this phenomenon can cause the baby and the pregnant mother to experience the following problems:
The process of transporting blood and nutrients to the fetus is hindered, easily putting the baby at risk of low birth weight and anemia.
It is difficult for the fetus to pass through the cervix to come out when the mother is in labor because the umbilical cord wraps around the neck causing the fetus to hang from a high place. However, fetuses with only 1 round of the umbilical cord can be delivered normally.
In addition, the 30-week pregnancy turned around not early and had no effect.
What the mother needs to do is to have a prenatal check-up according to the doctor's regular schedule and regularly monitor the pregnancy. When you see your baby kicking too little or too much, you need to go to the hospital immediately.
You can go to Vinmec Health System hospitals nationwide to get advice and guidance from experienced doctors.
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