What are some of the risk factors for a knotted umbilical cord?
Due to a knotted umbilical cord having the ability to obstruct blood flow, it is important for parents to understand the risk factors [1] that are associated with a knotted cord. Here are common risk factors tied to a knotted umbilical cord:
Long umbilical cord
Male baby
Multiple babies (Twins, ETC…)
Older Mother (Older than 35)
Smoking & Drug Use
[1] National Library of Medicine Risk factors associated with true knots of the umbilical cord https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/11516797/
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