Umbilical cord
Current as of: May 27, 2020
Author: Healthwise Staff
Medical Review: Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine & Susan C. Kim MD - Pediatrics & Kathleen Romito MD - Family Medicine & John Pope MD - Pediatrics
Umbilical cordThe umbilical cord is the ropey structure that connects the fetus to the placenta in the mother's uterus. Blood vessels in the cord bring nourishment to the fetus and take away waste products. The umbilical cord is formed in the fifth week of pregnancy. When the baby is born, the umbilical cord is about 2 ft (0.6 m) long. Current as of: May 27, 2020 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine & Susan C. Kim MD - Pediatrics & Kathleen Romito MD - Family Medicine & John Pope MD - Pediatrics |
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