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.
Make A Birth Plan The RIGHT Way! - FREE Class drnicolerankins.com/birth-plan
Free Resources to Help You Birth With Power
Get the support, clarity, and confidence you deserve. Download any of my free tools designed to help you prepare for a calmer, confident, and more empowered hospital birth:
• Hospital Tour Scorecard — Know exactly what to look for so you can choose the right hospital
• How to Tell If Your OB Is Right for You — Ask the right questions and spot red flags early
• Labor Pain Management Playbook — Learn the tools and strategies I teach my own patients