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What so special about a thick umbilical cord?
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Nothing I know about: I would be concerned if the cord was too thin-then this may be associated with decreased blood flow/nutrition during the pregnancy. If the infant is normal and has no swelling (edema), then i would not be worried about a thick umbilical cord.
Answered 8/13/2016
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