This condition occurs when the umbi

This condition occurs when the umbilical cord precedes the fetal presenting part after the membrane has ruptured either spontaneously or artificially. Risk factors known to increase the risk for umbilical cord prolapse are situations leading to inadequate filling of the maternal pelvis by the fetus such as nonvertex presentation, preterm labor, high gravidity, multiple pregnancy and artifi- cial rupture of membranes (ARM) preceding delivery