How Delayed Cord Clamping Saves Newborn Lives [PDF]
ChildrenInterest in the subject of umbilical cord clamping is long-standing. New evidence reveals that placental transfusion, facilitated by delayed cord clamping (DCC), reduces death and need for blood transfusions for preterm infants without evidence of harm ...
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South African midwives’ knowledge of the benefits of delayed umbilical cord clamping [PDF]
South African Family PracticeBackground: Immediate umbilical cord clamping has been part of the active management of the third stage of labour for centuries. Despite the benefits of delayed cord clamping, immediate cord clamping remains the routine practice in many countries ...
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Deferred cord clamping in twin pregnancies: benefit, risk, or missed opportunity? A narrative review [PDF]
Resuscitation PlusDeferred umbilical cord clamping enhances placental transfusion and is associated with improved outcomes in preterm infants. Following lung aeration and prior to umbilical cord clamping, the increase in pulmonary blood flow contributes to establishing ...
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Effect of delayed cord clamping on the risk of bronchopulmonary dysplasia in preterm infants with respiratory distress [PDF]
BMC PediatricsPurpose To assess the incidence of bronchopulmonary dysplasia in preterm infants born at
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Maternal Outcomes Associated with Delayed Cord Clamping in Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy: A Cross-Sectional Study [PDF]
DiseasesBackground/Objectives: Delayed umbilical cord clamping (DCC) is widely recommended for neonatal benefit; however, concerns persist among professionals that DCC may increase the risk of postpartum hemorrhage.
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From knowledge to action: understanding midwives’ challenges in implementing delayed cord clamping in Northern Ghana [PDF]
Maternal Health, Neonatology and PerinatologyBackground Delayed cord clamping (DCC) is a cost-effective neonatal care intervention that has been proven to enhance iron stores, increase hemoglobin levels, and improve long-term infant health. Despite its inclusion in national guidelines, adherence to
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Attitudes and beliefs regarding umbilical cord clamping among midwives, obstetricians, and neonatologists in Sweden: A national cross-sectional survey. [PDF]
PLoS ONEObjectiveThe study aimed to explore attitudes and beliefs among midwives, obstetricians, and neonatologists regarding umbilical cord clamping practices, including scenarios involving neonatal compromise.
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Short-Term Maternal and Neonatal Outcomes in Preterm (<33 Weeks Gestation) Cesarean Deliveries Under General Anesthesia with Deferred Cord Clamping [PDF]
ChildrenBackground: Deferred cord clamping (DCC) is beneficial for preterm infants, but there are concerns about the safety of DCC during Cesarean deliveries (CD) under general anesthesia (GA).
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Effect of Early versus Delayed Cord Clamping on Hematological Parameters of Term Neonates
Indonesian Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 2022 Objectives : To compare the serum bilirubin, hemoglobin, and hematocrit in term infants undergoing delayed cord clamping with early cord clamping after normal and caesarean delivery. Methods : This is a prospective observational study.
Chaithra Ravishankar +3 more
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Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care, 2022 Background: As there is a risk for infant anaemia, early cord clamping which is usually performed at 10-15 seconds of delivery was changed to delayed cord clamping for at least for 30 seconds Delayed cord clamping (DCC) increases the blood volume and ...
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