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Hi, am 37 year old. Wid 37 weeks of pregnancy. I had usg scan on today. Cord seen around the neck. Is it possible now to have normal delivery. Should I wait for one more scan....
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Hello, the umbilical cord is usually around 30-40 cm long and if the cord is loose then vaginal delivery can still be contemplated but actual requirement for c-section could be assessed only during active labour and depends on foetal status during labour.
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