Cord prolapse

Summary of changes

• Minor changes for clarity
• Note: Green-top Guideline states for optimal management in community settings during emergency ambulance transfer, the knee–chest position is potentially unsafe and the exaggerated Sims position (left lateral with pillow under hip) should be used

Primary references

1. Bush M, Eddleman K and Belogolovkin V (2020) Umbilical cord prolapse, UpToDate, accessed 4 April 2022.

2. Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (2014) Umbilical Cord Prolapse (Green-top Guideline No. 50), accessed 4 April 2022.