Discussion
Umbilical cord prolapse can convert an apparently normal pregnancy to that in which outcome can end in perinatal mortality. It is an obstetric emergency that is associated with high perinatal mortality. However early identi cation and proper management will usually result in good outcome [16,17]. It is therefore important that the associated risks factors are identi ed in pregnant women to enhance management.
e incidence of umbilical cord prolapse in this study was 0.37%. is is in keeping with the incidence of 0.14% and 0.62% reported in other studies [5]. is agrees with the incidence of 0.47% recorded by Enakpene et al. in Ibadan [18] and 0.46% by Kalu and Umeora in Ebonyi State [5], all in Nigeria.