Nuchal cord

external

• Synonyms

  • Umbilical cord around neck

• Effects

  • Fetal stress

• Parents

  • Complication of childbirth

• Description

  • "umbilical cord wrapped around the fetal neck 360 degrees. Prevalence 30%. 50% resolve before delivery not associated with adverse perinatal outcomes Management: Prevent umbilical cord compression. it can easily be slipped over the infant�s head"