Research Journal of Medical Sciences
ISSN: Online 1993-6095ISSN: Print 1815-9346
Abstract
The umbilical cord serves as a vital connection between the foetus and the placenta, ensuring the flow of essential nutrients and oxygen. The placenta and umbilical cord serve as a reflection of the fetus’s condition while in the womb. The length of the umbilical cord can vary greatly, ranging from very short to as long as 300 cm. Our study aims to investigate the potential correlations between umbilical cord length at birth and various factors such as maternal parity, maternal age, sex of the baby, birth weight, birth length and placenta weight. 200 cases were randomly selected from a group of patients admitted to the labour room with a gestation period of over 34 weeks. Data on all included deliveries during the study period was collected in real time using a pre‐designed proforma. After each delivery, the umbilical cord was clamped and cut between the clamps. The baby underwent an evaluation to determine their Apgar score before being entrusted to a midwife or paediatrician. The weight of the placenta was also measured without trimming. Out of the 200 women who gave birth during the study period, the largest percentage (45%) fell into the age range of 30‐34 years. The average birth weight, length at birth and placenta weight were 3.22±0.54kg, 49.15±3.22 cm and 0.60±0.10kg, respectively. The average cord length for male and female babies was 57.16±7.21 cm and 56.67±8.12 cm, respectively. The umbilical cord serves as both the entry and exit point for the vital life force of a human being, acting as a conduit that connects us to the world around us. There is a slight increase in length as the gestation age progresses. The umbilical cord serves as both the entry and exit point for the vital life force in humans, connecting them to the world around them.
How to cite this article:
Goundi Waseem Akthar, Vishal Kamate and K.S. Laxmi. Maternal and Fetal Correlates of Umbilical Cord Length in a Sample of Deliveries at a Tertiary Care Hospital.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.36478/10.59218/makrjms.2024.3.293.297
URL: https://www.makhillpublications.co/view-article/1815-9346/10.59218/makrjms.2024.3.293.297