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Umbilical cord prolapse

Umbilical cord prolapse

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A prolapsed umbilical cord is common in breech deliveries. This happens when part of the umbilical cord slips down through the cervix before the baby does. The cord is then compressed during contractions, which cuts down on blood flow to the baby. An emergency cesarean section is usually needed.

Dr. Geoffreysss Rutledgeee reviewed this

42 years experience

Is a type of:

Delivery complications

How long it usually lasts:

Medium-term (lasts weeks to months)

How common it is:

Rare

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