What Is Umbilical Cord Prolapse & Umbilical Cord Compression?
The baby is commonly the first thing delivered during a vaginal delivery. However, there are instances where the umbilical cord is delivered before the baby [1] comes out, which is referred to as umbilical cord prolapse. This is where the cord becomes compressed as the baby is passing through the birth canal, which is a dangerous situation presented in the delivery room. The role of the umbilical cord is to provide important nutrients to the baby, including blood and oxygen. Below are the three types of umbilical cord prolapse:
[1] Cleveland Clinic Umbilical Cord Prolapse https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/12345-umbilical-cord-prolapse
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