Generally I try and stay away from the inflammatory titles… but sometimes I need to grab attention. Immediate cord clamping does not benefit babies. It robs them of their blood supply, iron stores, stem cells, etc. It cuts off their oxygen supply suddenly and instantly – even if baby needs that oxygen while transitioning to lung breathing. Today's scope talks about this in more depth – and be sure to check out the articles below for further info:
Why You Should Refuse Immediate Cord Clamping – my complete article on the benefits of delayed cord clamping and the risks of immediately cutting off placental circulation.
Infographic on delayed clamping benefits
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