Umbilical cord wrapped around the neck
A nuchal cord - or an umbilical cord wrapped around the neck - is one of many things mothers-to-be fear about childbirth. The thought of your baby being βstrangledβ by the umbilical cord can cause so much worry. Nuchal cords are not very common complications, with prevalence rates of 6% to 37%. Most cases of nuchal cords resolve before delivery and do not impact the pregnancy's outcome, but in others, they pose a significant risk for lowered blood flow, hypoxia (low oxygen levels), and delivery complications. They can interrupt normal blood, nutrient and oxygen exchange, resulting in the baby sustaining serious injuries. They are often detected via ultrasound with a precision of up to 83-97% with color Doppler. Doctors manage nuchal cords by preventing umbilical cord compression during the labor/delivery process or in the weeks leading up to the delivery. In some cases, immediate C-sections are necessary. If they are not performed quickly enough, this can make the effects of hypoxia and ischemia significantly worse.
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Hemodynamic stimuli&nonhemodynamic stimuliHead and neck anatomyNeck anatomyLeft oblique view of facial region and neck.Head and neck in lateral oblique view.
