Did you wait to cut the cord?

Frannavaldez9399

I'm not sure where to ask this, and figured the 0-3 had babies and could tell me!! I'm seeing more and more on waiting until it stops pulsating to clamp and cut. Did you do this? Why or why not? We're you happy with the outcome? Was your hospital staff willing to allow? Thanks ladies!!!

BC&LM

I had a C section and was rather out of it, so I am not quite sure what happened with the cord. However, I didn't ask for delayed clamping, so I am assuming they did it right away.

headgear03

I have delayed the cord clamping for all four if my babies. My first three we went farther and didn't clamp the cord till it turned white . My first three were born at a free standing birth center so there were no issues with it . My fourth was a hospital birth because my midwife had another client at the center who was having issues and I was progressing way to fast . When I arrived there they asked if there were any special requests and I asked for delayed clamping which they abliged . Just ask some doctors won't mainly because it takes time and they just want to get on and out however plenty are more then willing .

needanustart

Yes. My husband cut it after it stopped pulsing. It basically gives one last push of nutrients and other good stuff for the baby. We gave birth with a midwife in a hospital and they had no problem with it. We let them know that was what we wanted ahead of time. I'm ashamed to say my husband did all the reading on this and was adamant about it but I don't really know all the stats on this practice!

blush64

VASC said:

My bag of water had meconium in it, so my baby needed immediate suctioning over in the baby warmer, so the OB cut the cord right away.

This was pretty much like my situation. She needed to be seen right away although only for a moment. However, I wasn't going to push for it. If I had my time back I would have donated the cord blood.

sgerrity23

VASC said:

My bag of water had meconium in it, so my baby needed immediate suctioning over in the baby warmer, so the OB cut the cord right away.

This happened to me too. They cut the chord right away and took her to the nicu nurses.

Frannavaldez9399

This is great info! Thank you guys so much!

Cricket81

I really wanted to delay, but the cord was wrapped around his neck and my little guy was in serious distress so it was cut before he was even completely delivered. They would have been happy to do it if everything had gone smoothly. My best advice is to not get too attached to any of the plans you have. While it's nice to know what you want, the delivery room can be a seriously unpredictable place.

jessykay87

We delayed, until the cord stopped pulsing. It just gives the baby one last dose of nutrients and healthy hormones. She laid on my chest and we just snuggled until it was time to cut the cord. 

be888

We wanted to delay cord clamping, but I can't remember if we did or not. I don't remember my husband cutting the cord either, I was just focused on my baby.

luvmyducks

It was the plan for both DDs.  DD1 seemed in distress when she was first born so my OB had to cut it fairly quickly and then the NICU team took her.  With DD2 we did delayed cord clamping once it was done pulsing since DD2 was doing great. 

emmy236

Like PP whatever you plan can really go out the window. If you want it done just let them know but if you are unable to, dont be too upset. My doctor had said that he hadn't seen or read any actual findings that it has astonishing benefits, just theories and small observations. I'm sure it does have benefits but I wasn't heartbroken that we couldn't because I had massive complications and an emergency cs.

skio

Yup. Because it's her blood and there's no reason she shouldn't have it and lots of reasons that she should. No pushback at all from med staff.

LJUTCMommy

We did delayed cord cutting at the hospital. They were fine with it. DH cut the cord when it turned white. 

JCWhitey

I was going to dlay until it turned white but had a really short cord so he could only reach my stomach. After about three minutes my maternal need to really look at him kicked in and I had it cut. The doctor was fine waiting as long as I wanted to, though.