Que: I am currently 35 weeks pregnant, I had scan yesterday and learnt that I have a Nuchal cord type A, anyone who knows how serious it is? This is my third pregnancy and I always deliver normal way; I fear of going CS way.

Answer: Some conditions can arise during pregnancy and delivery that affect the umbilical cord. Most of the time, they resolve on their own and don’t harm your baby. A few, however, can be serious. The most common umbilical cord conditions include the Nuchal cord
Nuchal cord: The umbilical cord may be wrapped around the baby’s neck during delivery. This condition is quite common. Type A: entangling the neck in an unlocked pattern it’s not serious like the type B. Type A can undone with fetal movements. Type B: entangling the neck in a locked pattern.
In most cases, (Type A) the cord is simply untangled from the baby’s neck once the head is out, and delivery proceeds normally. But if the cord is wrapped very tightly (type B), your healthcare provider may need to clamp and cut it before the baby’s shoulders are delivered.
Nuchal cords are very common and rarely cause any lasting complications or harm to your baby.

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