Ep 209: The Umbilical Cord -What Is It, What Does It Do and What Problems Can Occur

<p><span>The umbilical cord is truly your baby’s lifeline. It provides a pathway for the exchange of nutrients, oxygen, and waste. After birth the cord is cut and the fetal circulation ends, leaving behind a small stump. And when that stump falls away it makes the belly button, a permanent reminder of the physical connection between you and your baby.</span></p><p><span>In this episode you’re going to learn about what potential problems can happen with the umbilical cord including those diagnosed during pregnancy (marginal cord insertion, velamentous cord insertion, vasa previa, 2 vessel cord), and those that can occur during birth (cord compression, cord prolapse, nuchal cord, cord knots). Now, even though I go over a lot of cord-related issues in this episode, the chances of a true emergency are unlikely. I want you to be informed and aware of the potential risks but mostly I want you to come away from this episode feeling amazed and appreciative of what your body can do.</span></p><h3><strong>In this Episode, You’ll Learn About:</strong></h3><ul><li>What the umbilical cord delivers to your baby and how it works</li><li>Which cord-related issues can be diagnosed during routine ultrasound exams</li><li>What cord complications can happen during the course of labor</li><li>What delayed cord clamping is and what the benefits are</li><li>What umbilical cord blood banking means</li><li>What the types of cord blood banking are and which might be right for you</li><li>How different cultures around the world commemorate the umbilical cord</li></ul><p><br></p><p>--</p><p>Full website notes: <a href="https://drnicolerankins.com/episode209/" rel="nofollow">drnicolerankins.com/episode</a>209</p><p>Check out <a href="drnicolerankins.com/enroll" rel="nofollow">The Birth Preparation Course</a></p><p>Register for the class <a href="https://drnicolerankins.com/survey/" rel="nofollow">How to Create a Birth Plan the Right Way</a></p><br/><br/>Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brand