October 5, 2007, Newsletter Issue #257: Delayed cord clamping

Tip of the Week

Delay cutting the umbilical cord at least until it has stopped pulsating at the baby´s end. This allows baby the benefit of getting as much oxygen-rich blood as possible. It also gives the baby a little more time to make the transition to life outside the womb, as he or she will continue to get oxygen from the placenta and will not need to begin breathing immediately.

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