What causes Umbilical Cord Prolapse?

The most common cause of umbilical cord prolapse is the premature rupturing of the membranes containing amniotic fluid. Other common causes include:

• Premature delivery
• Multiple births (twins, triplets, etc.)
• Excessive amounts of amniotic fluid (polyhydramnios)
• Breech delivery (feet first)
• Abnormally long umbilical cord