Monday, October 30, 2017

Wait a minute! Clamping the umbilical cord later saves preterm babies' lives

Thousands of preterm babies could be saved by waiting 60 seconds before clamping the umbilical cord after birth instead of clamping it immediately -- according to two international studies. The review found clear evidence that delayed clamping reduced hospital mortality by a third and is safe for mothers and pre-term infants.
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