Understanding the Role of the Umbilical Cord: The Lifeline Between Mother and Baby 🌟 The umbilical cord is more than just a simple connection between a mother and her baby—it's the baby's lifeline, providing everything needed for growth and development in the womb. Let’s explore its crucial role: 1) The Lifeline Connection: The umbilical cord is like a rope that connects the placenta and the baby. It is the essential link through which all nourishment and oxygen pass from the mother to her grow

1.1K views · 13 reactions | What is the umbilical cord, how does it work and what happens when the cord is wrapped around the baby during the birth? In this video, watch midwife Karen talk about the umbilical cord and how it supports your baby during pregnancy, through birth and even after baby is born. Find more videos about pregnancy, birth and post partum on our YouTube channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSWybWZ27914fCAK_aBF6UQ?view_as=subscriber | My Expert Midwife | Facebook