The Dangers of True Knots in the Umbilical Cord
For babies still in the womb, the umbilical cord is literally a lifeline, providing oxygen and nutrients that the child needs to grow. If there are any complications with the umbilical cord, it can potentially result in those vital nutrients being restricted. Umbilical cord complications can take many different forms, including nuchal cords, umbilical cord prolapse, and umbilical cord knots. …