Delayed Cord Clamping
- theresabartomeo
- Mar 31
- 1 min read
Delayed Cord Clamping: Benefits and Considerations
Delayed cord clamping means waiting before cutting the umbilical cord after birth.
Benefits may include:
Increased iron stores for baby
Improved circulation and oxygenation
Smoother transition to life outside the womb
The cord turns white, stops pulsing, giving the baby back 1/3 of its blood from the placenta
Keeping the cord attached during resuscitation improves outcomes
Considerations:
In rare situations, immediate care for baby may be needed
In most cases, allowing the cord to finish pulsing is a gentle, beneficial practice. Clarify your providers practice, most OBGYN's wait 1-3 minutes maximum and then cut the umbilical cord (medically ingrained in them).
Birth is a process, not a moment.
Even after your baby is born, that connection continues.
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