Umblical cord prolapse

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• Causes

  • Hydramnios
  • Premature membrane rupture
  • Multiparity
  • Multiple birth

• Effects

  • Perinatal hypoxia
  • Fetal tachycardia

• Parents

  • Complication of childbirth

• Description

  • "incidence 0.5% Cord preceds fetus exit Fetus compresses cord = hypoxia Life threatening to fetus Emergency Caesarean Mortality rate = 10%"