Learn more about the potential benefits of delayed umbilical cord clamping, including increased blood flow and improved iron ...

There was no previous discussion with S.N. concerning the timing of the umbilical cord clamping. The placenta spontaneously delivered 5 minutes later, at which point routine oxytocin infusion was ...

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, ...

I gave birth to my first child and opted not to cut the cord - and, subsequently, the attached placenta - allowing it to fall ...

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

Ava Marie Guerra was charged in connection with abandoning her newborn on an East Side sidewalk during below-freezing ...