gynecology and obstetrics
Umbilical Cord Prolapse
Introduction
Umbilical cord prolapse is abnormal position of the cord in front of the fetal presenting part, so that the fetus compresses the cord during labor, causing fetal hypoxemia. The prolapsed umbilical cord may be Occult: Contained within the uterus Overt: Protruding from the vagina Both are uncommon. 