what can i do tp minimize the chances of the umbilical cord harming my baby????

[hendonbabyontheway]

I've heard so many different stories about the cord hurting the baby. I'm not sure on what's true and what's not. Any advice???

[mom26280]

Yeah. The chances rank up there about like gettin struck by lightning. At least that's what I was told

[brit0585]

Yes it can happen but chances of it happening are very very low. So sorry you went thru that.

[mom26280]

It's very rare tho and there is nothing u can do to prevent it. Just keep an eye on fetal kicks. I'm now 27 weeks and trust me, very very careful

[mom26280]

That's not true. I had a stillborn four years ago because his cord wrapped around his neck. While it doesn't cut off the air so to speak it can cut off circulation.

[brit0585]

The cord can't hurt baby. I have read lots about this lately cuz my mom was asking also. So the cord is actually really thick like a cable and even if it gets wrapped around babies nick can't strangle because they get their oxygen thru cord not mouth until they r born. But its also thick so they can't squeeze it creating problems for themselves. Hope that is all clear. Some 25-35% of all baies have cord around their neck at birth tho and dr will normally either cut it during labor if its creating problem or unwrap so they can deliver it.