Different aspects of umbilical cord insertion in twin pregnancies

Abstract

Cord insertion during pregnancy may take and arise different series of characteristics. Intrapartum fetal assessment depends in a significant matter on the umbilical cord, amniotic fluid and placenta. It is also obvious that the umbilical cord may cause problems that can influence labor and pregnancy altogether. There are many concerns about umbilical cord pathology in the past few years, now more than ever because of high morbidity and mortality in both mother and fetus. This high rate of such concern is because of the fetal hypoxia, neonatal asphyxia and hypoxic-ischemic injury at birth. Modern approach and justified interventions are skills required by any young obstetrician and physician who works in Ob-gyn field. The faster the diagnostic and the proper care are embedded, the quicker and better the outcome of the newborn will be, under the circumstances. Multiple gestation involve some risks and they need to be recognized; preterm birth, growth restriction, fetal demise and perinatal mortality nowadays are associated with unfavorable results and traumatized or touching events. The labor and delivery anomalies which might occur is the only clear objective about studying the umbilical cord pathologies and make sure of improving the perinatal outcomes.

Keywords

• umbilical cord
• anomalies
• pregnancy
• placenta
• twin pregnancy
• cord insertion