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abnormality of the umbilical cord

  • initiation of pregnancy; fertilization and implantation
    In pregnancy: Anomalies of the umbilical cord

    Another abnormality, called velamentous insertion of the cord, in which multiple blood vessels spread out over the membranes and cervix rather than forming one single cord, is dangerous for the baby because the vessels may tear or be compressed during labour and delivery.

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