Information for expecting parents at 23 weeks
Your baby's umbilical cord normally has a spiral or twisted pattern, like a phone cord.
A hypo-coiled cord has fewer twists than usual.
Typical Cord
(Coiled)
Hypo-Coiled Cord
(Fewer Twists)
This shape forms naturally in early pregnancy.
The spiral pattern normally helps protect blood vessels from pressure.
Fewer twists means we'll monitor your baby more closely to ensure healthy growth and blood flow.
This finding is associated with a higher chance of:
Most babies do well with appropriate monitoring.
Your healthcare team will create a protective plan with extra check-ins.
Ultrasounds every 3-4 weeks to measure baby's size
Detailed scan to check baby's development
Weekly tests starting around 32-34 weeks
You'll count kicks in the third trimester
Your baby's heart rate will be monitored continuously during labor.
This lets your team respond quickly if the cord experiences any pressure.
Many people deliver safely with careful monitoring.
You and your healthcare team are working together to give your baby the best start.
This finding means careful attention, not certainty of complications.
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