The normal cord at term is 55 cm long.Abnormally short cords are associated with the following EXCEPT
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(B). Long cords (>70 cm) increase risk for true knots, wrapping around fetal parts (neck, arm), and/or prolapse. Straight untwisted cords are associated with fetal distress, anomalies, and intrauterine fetal demise.
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