| Details | A Continuing Professional Development (CPD) session on cord prolapse was held at Hamurwa HC IV to strengthen health workers’ knowledge and skills in the recognition, prevention, and management of this obstetric emergency.
The session covered the definition, types, risk factors, clinical signs, and complications of cord prolapse, with emphasis on the risk of fetal hypoxia resulting from compression of the umbilical cord. Participants discussed early recognition, immediate measures to relieve cord compression, appropriate maternal positioning, continuous fetal assessment, timely referral, and preparation for urgent delivery where indicated.
The session also provided an opportunity for health workers to discuss common challenges encountered in managing cord prolapse and to emphasize the importance of prompt intervention, effective teamwork, clear communication, and adherence to recommended obstetric emergency protocols. The CPD aimed to improve the quality of emergency obstetric care and maternal and newborn outcomes at Hamurwa HC IV.
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