Umbilical cord Knot


Sometimes these knots form in the cord. Its cause is usually due to baby being very active and its excessive movements inside the womb. A loop forms in the umbilical cord through which the baby moves and sometimes a knot forms. The mother is in no way responsible for this nor is there anything she can do to prevent such knots. The fortunate part is such knots are not common; however it can pose a problem for baby during labor or delivery since baby can be deprived from receiving the necessary oxygen and nutrients.