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Oct 2023
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Dr. Nicole Stories - There's An Umbilica...

Dr. Nicole C. Rankins
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This is called an umbilical cord prolapse and it’s a true obstetric emergency.

The cord can get squeezed and cut off blood supply to the baby.

Listen to learn the unique way I handled this situation.


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