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36 week 4 days pregnancy
I have had doppler ultrasound at 36 week 4 days pregnancy in which there is a loose cord around neck of fetus. Is this cause of concern? Can I have normal delivery or not? Fetus is in cephalic representation with heartrate 144 bpm.
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You can have a normal delivery. But if the progress of labour is not satisfactory and the Doctor tells you to have a Caesarean, please don't fight with the Doctor saying that ,
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This loose cord will generally slip in labour
Rest is normal
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U can hve normal delivery
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Yes you can have normal delivery ofcourse.
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Dr. Gunjan Agrawal
Obstetrician
16 yrs exp
Jaipur
Sometimes cord around neck can be risky for the baby even with single loop, it might get tighten during labour
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Dr. Bhagyashree A
Gynecologist
8 yrs exp
Mumbai
Loose cord around the neck is not an indication for ceserean section, it l depend on various factors
So that can b discussed with ur gynec when u got for further check up
Hav a daily fetal movement count
Drink lots of water
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Dr. Aakanksha Kumar
Gynecologist/Obstetrician
9 yrs exp
Delhi
Yes u can have normal delivery but that is decided by your treating gynecologist as per various factors
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