Umbilical cord

The umbilical cord (perineum) is the most important organ of adaptation for the life and development of the embryo inside the mother’s body. Together with the placenta, it is the organ of interaction between maternal and fetal blood. At the anterior end of the umbilical cord, which covers the cord-like extension - the amniotic sac, the fetal head develops in the amnionic sac; Processed metabolic products and inhaled air also flow there. It splits off after the birth of the fetus, when it is separated from the placenta. In long-term premature babies, the placental membrane remains on the skin for several hours, days, weeks after separation of the umbilical end of the umbilical cord. Later, an umbilical wound is formed, from which cord blood gradually comes out, containing dead and decomposed umbilical blood cells; cotton wool, gauze swabs or a special drying powder are used to remove it from the umbilical wound. After bleeding has stopped, a sterile bandage is applied or the umbilical cord is cut and subjected to general or local cult.