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It is rare for  pregnant women to experience vaginal cord prolapse.  Of  the 1 in 300 cases that this happens, most vaginal cord prolapses are for reasons unrelated to car accidents. Umbilical cord prolapse is typically related to fetal abnormalities, having a baby in breech position, having an unusually long umbilical cord or due to carrying multiple fetuses.  In a few rare cases, after a traumatic auto impact a woman can experience umbilical prolapse, especially if the impact sets of a premature labor. If a mother already had one of these abnormal circumstances, a severe impact while pregnant, may trigger a premature birth or ruptured membrane which then can lead to umbilical cord prolapse.

If an expectant mother’ amniotic sac breaks after a car accident and  the mother-to-be feels that the umbilical cord has slipped out into the vagina she will want to take pressure off the cord.  Stop standing. By getting onto your hands and knees, this will help remove some pressure. Additionally, this naturally pushes the uterus up and keeps the baby’s head from putting pressure on the cord.  If you can feel the cord has protruded, use a clean towel and support the cord until help arrives.  Providing support prevents gravity from allowing the cord to prolapse farther.

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