August 7, 2024

Nuchal cord birth injuries occur when the umbilical cord wraps around a baby’s neck during delivery, a condition that happens in approximately 20-30% of births. A nuchal cord can sometimes lead to complications such as reduced oxygen supply. Timely prenatal...

Velamentous cord insertion is a rare but significant obstetric condition where the umbilical cord attaches to the fetal membranes rather than directly to the placenta. This atypical attachment causes the umbilical blood vessels to traverse the membranes unprotected by Wharton’s...