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Does Umbilical Cord Loop Around Neck Of Foetus Harmful?

I am 27 years old and now at 35 weeks of pregnancy. Two days before a scanning was done and in that report it was said that there is a possiblity of single loop of umbilical cord segment around the neck of the foetus at present. Will there be any problem?
posted on Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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Hi,
Umbilical around neck of fetus can cause big problem for fetus.
Consult your Obst. and get examined.
You might have to under go Caecerian section as soon as possible.
Ok and take care.
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Does Umbilical Cord Loop Around Neck Of Foetus Harmful?

Hi, Umbilical around neck of fetus can cause big problem for fetus. Consult your Obst. and get examined. You might have to under go Caecerian section as soon as possible. Ok and take care.