Nuchal Cord Risk Factors
Below you will find common risk factors associated with a nuchal cord [1]:
Umbilical Cord Longer Than 70cm
Pregnancy More Than 42 Weeks
Male Baby
Large Baby
Twins & Multiple Babies
[1] Obstetrics & Gynecology Risk factors for nuchal cord entanglement at delivery https://obgyn.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1002/ijgo.12421
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