Cord prolapse

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⚠️ Check: Is the area safe for you to approach?

Call 112. Head down knees chest. Hand reduce pressure on cord. No pushing.

Step 1: Call 112 immediately — cord prolapse
Step 2: Knee-chest or head-down tilt position for mother
Step 3: Push cord back gently if visible ONLY if trained instruction — usually elevate presenting part hand in vagina reducing pressure
Step 4: Fill bladder if Foley available hospital skill — civilian keeps hand elevating part
Step 5: Emergency cesarean needed — do not push

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DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT push mother to deliver — worsens compression.

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DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT pull cord back roughly.

Any suspected cord prolapse is immediate cesarean emergency.

Know your limits: DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Position call reduce compression until surgical team. Do not attempt delivery.

This helper does not contact emergency services. You must call yourself.

When you are safe, you can read more about this emergency.

This content is in Draft and has not been professionally reviewed. Use alongside calling emergency services.

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