Articles Tagged With: clamping
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Benefits of Delayed Umbilical Cord Clamping
Delayed umbilical cord clamping at the time of delivery resulted in higher mean hematocrit concentrations, with no significant maternal or neonatal complications when compared to immediate umbilical cord clamping.
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Delayed Cord Clamping
Although a recent study has failed to show major benefit from delayed umbilical cord clamping, others have suggested neonates having delayed cord clamping have less need for transfusion, higher hematocrits, less neonatal morbidity, and diminished risk of intraventricular hemorrhage.