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- Alternatively, the mother can be helped to lie on her left side, with a

wedge or pillow elevating her hips (exaggerated Sims' position)

-There is some evidence to suggest that bladder filling may also be an

effective technique for managing cord prolapse

-A self-retaining 16G Foley catheter is used to instil approximately

500–700 mL of sterile saline into the bladder.

-The full bladder can relieve compression of the cord by elevating the

presenting part about 2 cm above the ischial spines

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