While Jonah was making his way through his mother's birth canal, his umbilical cord got wrapped around his neck. Thankfully this situation was resolved before Jonah developed _______, which would have involved a disruption of oxygenated blood to his brain.

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Hypoxia refers to a deficiency of oxygen reaching the tissues, which can lead to damage or death of cells. In newborns, hypoxia can cause brain damage or developmental delays. If Jonah's umbilical cord had remained wrapped around his neck and cut off his oxygen supply, he may have suffered from hypoxia.

While Jonah Was Making His Way Through His Mother's Birth