<s>[INST] Hello i did a scan yesterday and it adequate fetal movements,the placenta is in the anterior position and not low lying,nurchal cord twice and the cervix is competent measuring 4.5cm.can you please address what each of those mean and whether i should worry or not. Marion [/INST] Hi, Thanks for the query. I understand your concern.  The meaning of the USG readings are- 1. Fetal movements adequate... it indicates normal fetal movements... the fetus is in good health (no effects of nuclei cords on baby. While USG scan was done 2. Placenta is anterior (It is attached to front wall of uterus & it is not low-lying(It is in safe place-so no risk of placenta prefix- causing risk in delivery) 3. Nuclei cord twice- Nuclei cord means cord around neck of fetus... Here baby has 2 rounds of placenta around neck.  4. Cervix is competent-Cervix is normal length (shortening of cervix indicates nearing of delivery. ). So here it signifies safety of baby, no risk or delivery these days.  * In all it shows cord around babies neck with two rounds .... Bur baby is not affected, nor there is cervical sign of early labor.  Nuclei cords may get automatically relieved, still we keep a watch on fetal wellbeing & possibility of labor(with cord around neck then becomes a sign of concern) Please show the report to your treating gynecologist for specific advise.  Thanks </s>