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22nd August 2023

A 35-year-old primigravida with gestational diabetes is in active labour

A 35-year-old primigravida with gestational diabetes is in active labour. The midwife detects a sudden drop in foetal heart rate, and the cord is seen protruding through the cervix. The operating room is being prepared for an emergency Caesarean section.

What can be done to temporarily alleviate cord compression?

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