Why and how does a baby end up wearing its umbilical cord around its neck? In this module, we will explore the occurrence of a nuchal cord during birth and how we can manage this safely. We will also dispel the fear and myths surrounding this topic.

By the end of this module, you should be able to:

• identify the presence of a nuchal cord at birth.
• understand why the presence of a nuchal cord independently is not an emergency.
• recognise the risks associated with nuchal cord management.
• plan and evaluate out-of-hospital management of a nuchal cord.
• manage out-of-hospital care of the newborn immediately after birth.

(Please note: While this module will work on a mobile device, for the best experience we recommend viewing it on a desktop device. But stay tuned — we are working on a more mobile-friendly experience.)