Nuchal Cord
Synonyms
Cord Entanglements, Fetal
Cord, Double Nuchal
Cord, Nuchal
Double Nuchal Cord
Fetal Cord Entanglement
Fetal Cord Entanglements
Nuchal Cord, Double
Nuchal Cord, Quadruple
Nuchal Cord, Single
Nuchal Cord, Triple
Quadruple Nuchal Cord
Single Nuchal Cord
Triple Nuchal Cord
A complication of pregnancy in which the UMBILICAL CORD wraps around the fetal neck once or multiple times. In some cases, cord entanglement around fetal neck may not affect pregnancy outcome significantly. In others, the nuchal cord may lead to restricted fetal blood flow, oxygen transport, fetal development, fetal movement, and complicated delivery at birth.