Wait! Don’t cut that cord so fast! Nation’s OB’s change umbilical cord cutting guidelines.
After looking at the data, the nation’s most highly regarded OB/GYN organization (ACOG) has released new guidelines on the right time to clamp and cut the umbilical cord after delivery. Studies show that both premature and full term infants benefit from the extra blood flowing from placenta to newborn for 30-60 seconds after delivery. So,…