prolapsed cord

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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

prolapsed cord

[prōlapst]

an umbilical cord that protrudes beside or ahead of the presenting part of the fetus.

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