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RCOG Green-top Guideline on Umbilical Cord Prolapse
Cord prolapse has a perinatal mortality rate of 91/1000. Prematurity and congenital malformations account for the majority of adverse outcomes associated with cord prolapse in hospital settings, but birth asphyxia is also associated with cord prolapse. Perinatal death has been described with normally‑formed term babies, particularly with planned home birth. This Guideline describes and recommends practical ways of preventing, diagnosing and managing cord prolapse based on a survey of current evidence.
http://www.rcog.org.uk/resources/Public/pdf/Greentop50UmbilicalCordProlapse.pdf
