In one of every 300 or so births, the umbilical cord slips out through the cervix ahead of the baby, which is dangerous because uterine contractions block blood flow to the baby. Unless the cervix is already dilated and birth is imminent, cesarean delivery is the usual solution.
a condition in which your baby's umbilical cord drops into your birth canal before your baby. If this condition exists, your OB/GYN may recommend a C-section.
a condition that occurs when a loop of the umbilical cord protrudes from the vagina while the baby is still in the birth canal
a serious emergency and can be very harmful to the baby
umbilical cord that precedes the baby out of the uterus; a cesarean birth may be necessary.
Slipping of part of the umbilical cord into the birth canal during delivery; can result in oxygen deprivation to the baby
This occurs when the umbilical cord comes through the cervix before the baby does. It can be dangerous because the contractions may cut off the blood and oxygen flow.
Usually the baby’s cord is born along with the baby and it continues to supply oxygen to the baby until it is clamped and cut. Occasionally the cord slips down in front of the baby and the oxygen supply to the baby is reduced or cut off. This can happen with a breech baby or with a transverse or unstable lie. This is a medical emergency and the baby has be delivered very quickly, usually by an emergency Caesarean section.
When the umbilical cord slips through the cervix or into the vagina ahead of the baby during delivery. If compressed, it may cut off the baby's blood and oxygen supply.
when the umbilical cord is in the birth canal ahead of the baby. The cord may become compressed and cut off the baby’s oxygen supply. This condition may be cause for a cesarean section.
A condition in which the umbilical cord slips down in front of the fetus and into the vaginal canal during birth. When the cord is compressed, it may cut off the baby's oxygen and blood supply.
When the umbilical cord slips through the cervix beside or before the first part of the baby. It can be a serious complication because blood flow to the baby can be cut off when the uterus contracts.
