PROLAPSED UMBILICAL CORD

PROLAPSED UMBILICAL CORD- cord prolapsed or appear infront or the cord on the presenting part

Signs:

• cord can be seen from the vagina
• cord could be palpated from the cervix or at the vaginal canal
• fetal heart beat decelarate between contraction
• possible fetal distress due to compression of the cord

PREDISPOSING CAUSES:

• hydramios
• prematurity
• umbilical or foot presentation
• ruptured membranes

MANAGEMENT:

• delivery as soon as possible