12/15/2025
Want to share a picture of an umbilical cord I witnessed at a client's birth!
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Umbilical cords come in many lengths, thicknesses, and degrees of coiling. These differences form throughout pregnancy and are influenced by fetal movement, blood flow, Wharton’s jelly, and the baby’s activity in the womb. As a baby moves, stretches, and grows, the cord responds by developing twists and structure designed to protect blood vessels and support continuous oxygen and nutrient flow.
No two cords look the same, and variation alone does not equal concern. Birth — like the body itself — is not one-size-fits-all. Physiology is intentional, adaptive, and incredibly wise 🌻✨️
