Re: Frank Breech and Umbilical Cord is around baby's neck

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> Hi my name is Shannon and this is my first pregnancy and would like an
additional opinion. I am 33 weeks pregnant and my baby is in a frank breached position and the cord is wrapped around his neck. >
> What is the likely hood of the baby turning into birthing position and the
cord not being tangled any longer at this stage of my pregnancy? >
> Also is there anything I should or shouldn't do in this case?
>
> If you see my chances of having a C-section, do you think they will elect
to take the baby early because of the cord being around his neck? >
> Thank you,
> Shannon
>
> Wait for few more weeks. It is too early to draw any conclusion. Get a
repeat Scan and Color Doppler after 2-3 weeks.

Dr.Amit Sengupta, MD; Ph.D. This is for educational purpose only

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