Why and how do babies end up wearing their umbilical cords around their 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.
• 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.