Sentences with phrase «prolapsed cord»
"Prolapsed cord" refers to a condition where the umbilical cord slips through the cervix before the baby is born. It is a serious medical concern that can restrict the baby's oxygen supply and requires immediate attention during childbirth. Full definition
Agnes Gereb did not have a single case of prolapsed cord among 3,500 homebirths.
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A hot bath can sometimes be used to keep a prolapsed cord warm and pulsing, until delivery.
Conditions listed that may be life threatening and / or require transfer to a hospital include but are not limited to: symptoms of fetal distress, severe tears of the perineal area, excessive blood loss, seizures, abruption of the placenta, prolapsed cord, or uterine rupture.
Homebirths were also not associated increased risk for vacuum extraction, cervical tear, blood transfusion and prolapsed cord.
They believed home birth was a reasonable and safe choice but clearly told me if something like a prolapsed cord happened that the hospital would be safer.
In my husband's case (second twin, footling, prolapsed cord) he was «partially delivered and taken via cesarean» as well.
I had to eat my words this last week because my second baby had prolapse cord and has been in the hospital since birth fighting for her life.
The danger of a prolapsed cord is greater with a footling breech and a complete breech.
Potential complications include a higher risk of a prolapsed cord when your water breaks, a placental abruption (particularly after the delivery of the first twin), and postpartum hemorrhage for both vaginal and c - section deliveries.
As far as diagnosing a prolapsed cord through the membranes with a footling breech, it might be possible because the bag is thin but it's highly unlikely and, we know in this case (again, good hindsight), it wasn't there.
The umbilical cord slips through your cervix (a prolapsed cord).
If that happens, your baby needs to be delivered immediately because a prolapsed cord can cut off his oxygen supply.
This prolapsed cord can be dangerous to you and baby.
Umbilical Cord Prolapse — A prolapse cord can occur with a baby who is still high in the pelvis if the bag of water breaks with a gush.
Monitoring — Your doctor should have used a fetal heart monitor to keep a close watch on your baby's heart rate to find out if the prolapsed cord is affecting your baby's blood flow