Umbilical Cord Prolapse Causes

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Causes of Umbilical Cord Prolapse


The most common cause of umbilical cord prolapse is the premature rupture of the membranes containing the amniotic fluid. Other common causes include:

  • Premature Birth
  • Multiple births (eg, twins, triplets)
  • Excessive amounts of amniotic fluid (polyhydramnios)
  • Breech delivery (feet first)
  • Abnormally long umbilical cord


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