22 Weeks Umbilical Cord Around Neck If you feel a decrease in fetal movement it is recommended to go to the hospital for a checkup. Umbilical cord around the neck refers to the umbilical cord surrounding the neck of the fetus, which is one of the common abnormalities of the umbilical cord. If the umbilical cord is too tightly wound it can obstruct the blood circulation of the fetus, causing fetal hypoxia, leading to intrauterine distress and even endangering the life of the fetus. One week of umbilical cord wrapping itself does not have much effect, but if there is a decrease in fetal movement, it may be a sign of intrauterine hypoxia, at this time, it is recommended to go to the hospital as soon as possible for an ultrasound to check the intrauterine condition of the fetus. If the obstetric ultrasound is normal, then you can go home and continue to observe. If the ultrasound suggests hypoxia, you need to take oxygen and other interventions, and the specific treatment measures should be carried out under the guidance of the doctor.