Umbilical cord torsion is a kind of umbilical cord abnormality, which is relatively rare. Fetal activity can make the normal umbilical cord spiral, that is, the umbilical cord twists along the longitudinal axis, and the physiological twist can reach 6- 1 1 week. The umbilical cord is excessively twisted, and it becomes thinner and rope-like necrosis near the umbilical chakra of the fetus, causing vascular occlusion or thrombosis, and the fetus may die due to the interruption of blood transportation.
What does umbilical cord torsion mean? At present, the real cause of umbilical cord torsion is not clear in medicine. Some scholars believe that it may be related to umbilical cord dysplasia and weak Huatong glue. Huatong glue is weak, umbilical artery blood vessels are twisted along the longitudinal axis, and the blood vessels are twisted and narrowed, which hinders umbilical artery blood flow and easily causes fetal distress and sudden death. Some scholars believe that umbilical cord torsion is related to pregnancy and fetal sex. Maternal abdominal wall is slack, which is convenient for fetal movement, and male fetus is prone to torsion. There are also some scholars who believe that torsion will only happen after the death of the fetus.
Umbilical cord torsion is an emergency in uterus. So far, it is still impossible to detect symptoms early in medicine. However, by strengthening perinatal monitoring, abnormal changes of umbilical blood flow can be found and fetal life can be saved as soon as possible.
What does umbilical cord torsion mean? Abnormal fetal movement symptoms of umbilical cord torsion: If fetal movement is less than 3 times/hour and 12 hours, it is abnormal. Pregnant women can calculate the average weekly fetal movements. If the number of fetal movements per day is more than 50% of the average or less than 30% of the average, it is also an abnormal fetal movement. In addition, if the fetal movement is frequent or restless, it may also be a manifestation of intrauterine hypoxia. Once it is found that the number of fetal movements is lower than normal, it should be checked in time to save the fetus.
Abnormal fetal heart rate: If the fetal heart rate is continuously higher than 160 beats/min or lower than 1 10 beats/min, it is abnormal. The expectant mother's emotional tension or fatigue may lead to an increase in fetal heart rate. At this time, lying on the left side can alleviate the phenomenon of high fetal heart rate. If it is still too fast, it is necessary to consider whether the fetus has discomfort such as intrauterine hypoxia and abnormal umbilical cord. It is best to consult a doctor.
What does umbilical cord torsion mean? How to prevent umbilical cord torsion 1 and count fetal movements: From the 28th week of pregnancy, we should pay attention to the changes of fetal movements, and measure fetal movements for one hour every morning, noon and evening when lying on your side. Once it is found that the number of fetal movements is lower than normal, it should be checked in time to save the fetus.
2, buy a fetal heart monitor: if possible, buy a fetal heart monitor, you can listen to fetal heart monitoring at home every day, so as to find the baby in the stomach as soon as possible.
3. Sleeping on the left side: Lying on the left side can reduce the pressure of the enlarged pregnant uterus on the pregnant woman's aorta and maintain the normal blood flow of the uterine artery.
4. Oxygen inhalation: If the umbilical blood flow value is high, you can try to inhale oxygen in a nearby hospital for 65438 0 hours a day, which can relieve chest tightness and improve fetal hypoxia.
5, do not sit for a long time: sitting and working for a long time, less activity, affecting blood circulation, pelvic pressure forces poor blood circulation in the uterus, causing harm to the mother and affecting the baby's health.