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  Chapter 14a Cord presentation and prolapse 
Disclaimer | Introduction | Definitions | Literature review | Risk factors | Diagnosis | Management | Counselling | References | Last reviewed
 
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Risk factors

>  Breech and other malpresentations e.g. shoulder presentation

>  Multiple gestation (usually the second born twin)

>  Preterm labour + / - low birth weight < 2500 g

>  Transverse, oblique and unstable lie (where the longitudinal axis of the fetus is changing repeatedly)

>  High head at onset of labour + / - artificial rupture of the membranes

>  Grand multiparity

>  Polyhydramnios

>  Abnormal placentation

>  Fetal congenital anomalies

Procedure related

>  Artificial rupture of the membranes

>  Vaginal manipulation of the fetus with ruptured membranes

>  External cephalic version

 

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