I read on in disbelief when it was stated that cord knots
are not dangerous. How can they not be dangerous? The
umbilical cord is the lifeline to the baby. If that cord
tightens the baby will not receive all vital oxygenation,
nourishment, etc. I completely disagree with the person who
believes knots to be "OK." As an RN in an L&D dept. I have
seen my share of knots--some loose, OK, no problem, others
so tight that the baby in some instances was delivered
without life.
-Margie Bou, RN
Reprinted from Midwifery Today E-News (Vol 2 Issue 26 June 28, 2000)
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