The Truth about a Cord around the Neck

Learn about the risks associated with a nuchal cord during birth. The midwives explain how they assess for a cord around the neck and what they do about it to keep baby's safe in the homebirth setting.

Key Takeaways

• A cord around the baby's neck during birth is called a nuchal cord.
• The midwives discuss the risks associated with a nuchal cord.
• They explain how they assess for it and what they do about it in the homebirth setting.