prolapse of the umbilical cord

His reasons: unevenly narrowed pelvis mpogopodie, multiple pregnancy, the transverse position of the fetus, premature birth, excessive cord length (75 cm and more). Danger pressing prolapsed umbilical head, causing asphyxiation can occur, and fetal death. Suspected prolapsed cord arises in the event of persistent changes in fetal heart rate immediately after the outpouring of water. Do not make an attempt to straighten the umbilical cord with a finger. In the absence of conditions for immediate vaginal delivery (with cephalic presentation) in the interests of the fetus produces a cesarean section. If possible vaginal delivery must be immediate or forceps delivery (breech) extraction of the fetus by the leg.