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The human umbilical cord
This section provides an introduction to the human
umbilical cord and its development, composition and
function in supporting the growth of the fetus in utero.
Umbilical cord prolapse
Cord prolapse is a true obstetric emergency associated with maternal morbidity and perinatal morbidity and mortality.The perinatal mortality rate associated with cord prolapse remains high at around 9 per cent, although the rate has fallen in past decades.
The Female Pelvis
In your role as a midwife, you will need to have a sound knowledge and understanding of the anatomy of the female pelvis in order to be able to competently assess a woman’s progress in labour.
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