There is currently no set definition of "delayed" cord clamping and clamping times vary significantly between studies. Table 1 shows the wide range of parameters used when discussing delayed clamping.

Many maternity care providers continue to clamp the umbilical cord straight after an uncomplicated vaginal birth, despite the significant benefits of delayed cord clamping being very well known.

But there are some really big, evidence-based reasons why you need to be clear about what happens to your baby’s cord and placenta. Delayed cord clamping (which really should be normal cord clamping, ...

J Midwifery Womens Health. 2007;52(3):262-272. The current literature refutes the idea that delayed cord clamping causes symptomatic polycythemia and indicates that immediate clamping of the cord ...

but research shows that delayed umbilical cord clamping has health benefits, particularly if your baby is born prematurely. Waiting to clamp the cord allows the blood in the cord to continue to ...

Cord blood banking involves collecting blood left in your newborn's umbilical cord and placenta and storing it for future ...

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How Often. 1 out of 200 newborns. Symptoms. Redness spreads around the navel. The area may be tender, swollen and have a foul odor. Definition. Small round growth in center of navel after the cord ...