What does it mean when there is a U-shaped pressure mark on the fetal neck?

During pregnancy, women will undergo relevant examinations, such as B-ultrasound, routine blood tests, etc. However, for the data and technical terms in the test form, it is not clear whether the text means everything is normal. At this time, we will continue to see a U-shaped pressure mark on the fetal neck. So what does the U-shaped pressure mark on the fetal neck mean? Let's study it.

1. The U-shaped pressure mark on the baby's neck means that the baby's umbilical cord is wrapped around the neck

The fetal umbilical cord of the fetus is wrapped around the neck, pressing the skin of the neck, causing a dent in the skin, which appears as a U shape on the ultrasound. Umbilical cord around the neck has little effect on the baby's development, but if it is severe, it can cause fetal hypoxia. There is no specific treatment for umbilical cord around the neck. You can only check the baby's fetal movements more often. Once the fetal movements become frequent or decreased, it indicates that the fetus is lacking oxygen and you need to go to the obstetrics and gynecology department of the hospital immediately.

2. The baby's umbilical cord around the neck is a high-risk pregnancy

The fetus may be confused in the mother's uterine cavity at any time. If the mother finds that the fetus has the umbilical cord entangled in several places in the late pregnancy, the fetus will be in immediate life threat. Because this situation will block the smooth flow of the fetal umbilical cord blood and affect the metabolism of co2 and carbon dioxide in the fetal body. It causes a decrease in heart rate and severe hypoxia, endangering the life of the fetus. However, if the baby has the umbilical cord around the neck, there is no need to worry too much. At this time, pregnant mothers should remain calm. Excessive worry will cause pregnant mothers to have poor hormone secretion. This will in turn affect the physical and mental health of the fetus and the mother.

3. The reason why the baby's umbilical cord is around the neck is that the fetal umbilical cord is too long

A long umbilical cord is more likely to wrap around the neck. The fetus is not quiet in the pregnant mother's body and will roll around in the small uterus, so it is possible for the umbilical cord to wrap around the neck, torso, hands and feet. However, a coiled fetal cord may loosen during the mother's labor, or it may become entangled in the last few weeks.

4. Frequently Asked Questions

Pregnant mothers can greatly reduce the incidence of umbilical cord around the neck by avoiding excessive stimulation of the fetus in daily life and preventing the fetus from being in an overly excited and active environment for a long time. Pregnant women should learn to count fetal movements. If they find that the baby's fetal movements are too many or too few, they should see a doctor immediately to see if the breathing difficulties are caused by the umbilical cord around the neck.

Based on the above, we know that the U-shaped pressure mark on the fetus' neck is a serious condition. At this time, the fetus absorbs nutrients through the umbilical cord. The occurrence of this situation needs to be confirmed in the hospital immediately, and pregnant women should pay attention to corresponding matters.