Spirals in the umbilical cord help to keep babies cool before birth, new research finds
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The coiled structure of the umbilical cord – the vital link between a baby and its mother during pregnancy – plays an important role in helping to keep babies healthy in the womb, according to new research led by The University of Manchester.Working with colleagues at Manchester St Mary’s Hospital and the University of Malaysia, the resear...
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Original Title: Spirals in the umbilical cord help to keep babies cool before birth, new research finds: « The spiral design of the blood vessels in the cord appears to affect the exchange of oxygen and heat, minimising the risk of heat and oxygen being lost. »