01/03/2012

Cord Clamping

Umbilical cord


Recently, I saw this incredible blog post on the internet of these fantastic photos of an umbilical cord. I am asked about "delayed cord clamping" often. I offer 2 bits of advice...#1 educate yourself on delayed cord clamping and #2 talk to YOUR caregiver!


Where can you find information?  For starters you can check out this fantastic blog (see below). You can also visit an evidence-based website devoted to the Midwifery Model of Care at:

http://midwifeinfo.com/articles/cord-clamping--please-wait

 

ALSO a great YouTube video explaining what "delayed cord clamping" is and why you should ask your caregiver to wait by Penny Simkin:

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W3RywNup2CM

 

The blog is:

http://www.nurturingheartsbirthservices.com/blog/?p=1542

THE FOLLOWING PICTURES WERE TAKEN OVER A PERIOD OF ABOUT 15 MINUTES – BABY WAS ATTACHED THE ENTIRE TIME….

6 photos of delayed cord clamping


 

Jan 3, 2012 4:02:22 PM | Photos, Research, Websites

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