The Obstetrics & Gynae-cology Department of the Georgetown Public Hospi-tal (GPH) chalked up a victory when they averted what could have been a medical tragedy and in the process, preserved the life of a baby during a delivery.
A release from the GPH yesterday said that during a recent delivery, there occurred a case of umbilical cord prolapse, a rare and potentially life-threatening complication.
It explained that umbilical cord prolapse is a rare occurrence, affecting approximately 0.1-0.6 per cent of pregnancies. It happens when the amniotic sac ruptures before the baby’s head engages in the pelvis, allowing the umbilical cord to slip into the birth canal. Such a situation demands immediate medical attention due to the risk of foetal distress and oxygen deprivation.