Typically, your baby’s umbilical cord will detach by two weeks after birth. However, there are natural variations and this can happen earlier or later. Share on Pinterest Jessica Byrum/Stocksy United ...

Umbilical cord prolapse is a medical emergency. It happens when the umbilical cord slips through your cervix, the opening to your uterus, and into your vagina. It puts your baby at great risk of ...

The moment you go into labour, your baby's journey into the new world begins, and so does your body's most powerful teamwork with your medical team. Doctors keep a close watch on the umbilical cord ...

The umbilical cord appears as a flexible tube in the ultrasound that connects your baby to the placenta. However, this tube has a major role in your baby’s growth and is not just a connection. It ...