Counselling

>  The woman and her significant support persons should receive ongoing explanation to ensure the woman's informed cooperation

>  In the case of planned immediate caesarean section, the woman will require a general anaesthetic unless a functional epidural is already in place. Explain that the support person may not be able to attend the theatre in this situation

Communication with women and their support people during caesarean section

>  It is important that staff counsel any support persons who are unable to be present in theatre for the emergency caesarean section about the need for immediate intervention to optimise fetal outcomes

Postpartum follow up

>  Staff involved in the care of the woman should follow her up in the postnatal period.  This may help clarify the sequence of events related to the cord prolapse / presentation and provide the woman with an opportunity to ask any questions

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