Cord accidents, as they're often called, are when mechanical conditions of the umbilical cord cause an obstruction of oxygen to the baby.
cord accident -- a general term for many problems with the umbilical cord, including prolapse (see below), a knot tied in the cord, or any failure of the cord to provide oxygen and nutrients to the baby ...
Cord Accident - A non-specific term that refers to any problem with the umbilical cord.
Twins sharing the same gestational sac are also at risk of cord accidents and will be monitored closely.
An anomaly scan at 18-22 weeks will check that your babies are developing normally.
Polyhydramnios: A disorder where there is too much amniotic fluid. This can cause an increase in preterm labor, cord accidents and other complications.
carrying multiples also have a higher risk of gestational diabetes, high blood sugar in pregnancy and pregnancy-induced hypertension, which is a rise in blood pressure and fluid retention that can lead to seizures and preterm delivery. Cord accidents ...
even at almost 22 weeks i still keep in mind that anything can happen! instead of chromosome abnormalities i worry about cord accidents its an awful feeling waiting for those ultrasounds i know! will keep ur baby girl in prayer! ...
Cord accident: Any problem with the umbilical cord that causes distress or death of the baby (the cord is wrapped tightly around the baby's neck, cord prolapse [in which part of the umbilical cord is presented before the baby at delivery, ...
 See also: Pregnancy, Ultrasound, Pregnant, Trimester, Complications
  
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