Prolapsed cord

The umbilical cord is pushed into the vagina ahead of the baby and becomes compressed, cutting off blood flow to the baby.

Mentioned in: Cesarean Section

Mentioned in

amniotomy
cerebral
cerebral palsy
cesarean section
cord strangulation

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