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Cord compression
Squeezing of the umbilical cord during pregnancy, labor or delivery. Pressure on the umbilical cord reduces blood flow from the placenta to the fetus. If prolonged pressure is applied, it can produce a dangerously low level of oxygen in the fetus.
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Date Last Modified: 08/26/2003 12:43