Birth Injuries

Risk Factors For Umbilical Cord Prolapse

The following risk factors are common and can increase the chance of an umbilical cord prolapse:

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Breech Position: A form of delivery in which the baby is delivered buttocks/foot first, along with the footling breech increasing the chances of umbilical cord prolapse due to the cord slipping past the foot and delivering before the baby.
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Premature Baby
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Artificial Rupture Of Membranes
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Polyhydramnios: An excessive amount of amniotic fluid surrounds the baby

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