Nuchal cord

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Nuchal cord

Asked for Female, 24 Years

Hi Doctors, Im little worried about my baby's condition. My wife is 36weeks and 5 days pregnant In recent scanning report, we have seen an umblical cord wrapped around neck. Should we go for c section or can we still go for normal delivery without complications? Will there by any problems??

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Dr. Nidhi Sharma

Gynecologist/Obstetrician 23 yrs exp Chennai

It is a normal finding . If the cord loop is not tight there is nothing to worry dearly

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Dr. P Sindhu Gynecologist/Obstetrician 7 yrs exp Hyderabad · Accepted Answer

Dr. P Sindhu

Gynecologist/Obstetrician 7 yrs exp Hyderabad

Nothing to worry sir..it's quite normal..there is no neccesity for c section.