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Physical Meaning: After the baby has been delivered, the child is still attached to the placenta (a large temporary organ which develops in the uterus along with the baby. It acts as a go-between, between the mother's blood supply and the developing baby's blood supply. It filters the baby's blood, taking toxins out and providing the baby with nutrients and oxygen.) and that is connected to the baby by the umbilical cord. Cutting the umbilical cord means severing the connection from the placenta to the baby. Severing the umbilical cord stops the transfer of blood which carries nutrients and oxygen to the baby; both functions are already switching over to the baby's own systems at the moment of birth, anyway, making the placenta obsolete. Delayed cord clamping can improve iron status in infancy, especially for at-risk populations, such as those who are preterm or small for gestational age. The placenta, amniotic sac and the umbilical cord, together known as the afterbirth, are delivered shortly after the baby's birth.
Metaphorical Meaning: Since cutting the umbilical cord severs a dependency attachment between a child and mother so that the infant can live on its own, it is also used as a metaphor in adulthood for severing other strong emotional, monetary or other attachments. An example might be a parent or close friend cutting off financial support to a less mature person forcing him or her to become self-reliant.
Answer 2 An expression meaning Forcing your dependent child to stand up and be own their own in all aspects of life.
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Cutting the umbilical cord is a symbolic act that physically separates a baby from its mother at birth. It signifies the baby's transition to independent life outside the womb, as the cord is no longer needed for nutrition and oxygen as the baby can now breathe on its own.
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What occurs during the afterbirth stage?
The cutting of the umbilical cord. then eatting it.
What is the tube which attaches the embryo to the placenta called?
The umbilical cord. The umbilical cord has the function of sending blood to the baby and returning blood from the baby after it has been utilized. There are two arteries in the umbilical cord that do this.
What is the medical term meaning umbilical cord around the neck?
Nuchal cord is the medical term meaning cord around the neck.
What causes neonatal tetanus?
Neonatal tetanus in newborns can be caused by cutting the umbilical cord with an unsterile instrument or by improper care of the umbilical stump.
What forms the stalk of the umbilical cord?
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What is a Prolapsed cord?
The umbilical cord is pushed into the vagina ahead of the baby and becomes compressed, cutting off blood flow to the baby
What is the meaning of a cord blood transplants?
Cord blood is a sample of blood taken from a newborn baby's umbilical cord. The meaning of a cord blood transplant is saving the cord blood for later use.
What if your baby pulls on his umbilical cord?
Actually it's impossible... You can read more about the umbilical cord here: <a href="http://umbilical-cord-care.com">http://umbilical-cord-care.com</a>
What connects embryo to mother?
not sure what you mean by "which of these" but the umbilical cord connects the embryo to the mother.
The tube that carries food and oxygen from mother to baby is the cord?
Umbilical cord.
Can you pass an umbilical cord when you miscarry?
Yes, when you miscarry, you will pass the umbilical cord.
What two structures are connected by the umbilical cord?
The two structures that are connected by the umbilical cord are the embryo and the placenta. The umbilical cord is also known as the navel string or birth cord.
