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Umbilical Cord

kncole28kncole28 member
in March 2015 Moms
So I was doing some research and came across some neat info. They say that if you wait at least 2 mins before cutting or clamping the cord it is better for baby. Has anyone else heard of this? Any thoughts on this? Here is one of the links.

https://jama.jamanetwork.com/Mob ile/article.aspx?articleid=206143
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  • kncole28kncole28 member
    I wasnt aware this was an option, Im going to talk to my dr on the 30th about it. I never would have known if my dad hadnt told me to look into it. Im a ftm and know basically nothing lol. Thanks for giving me a name.
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  • janda426janda426 member
    We probably won't do it for 2 minutes but maybe 30 seconds-1 minute
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  • mangomimosamangomimosa member
    Yes I've heard about this. Last I looked into it (2012?), the only downside (assuming healthy babe) to delayed clamping is a higher risk of jaundice. I remember reading if you keep babe above placenta it's best, so the kid gets what it needs but doesn't just totally fill with extra blood. I'm going to ask my midwives what their practice is at some point... A lot of providers get uncomfortable with delaying it because they want placenta OUT & kid independent ASAP. IIRC babies with cords still attached can look a little slower to start since they're still attached & have less incentive to get started. It's not dangerous, but if you're not trained that way, it can be unsettling. (All of that is just what I remember - might be wrong/ different now.)
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  • janda426janda426 member
    katydid2014 said:

    If other alternative options like this interest you then I highly recommend reading "Ina May's Guide to Childbirth".  It has great info about how to have a med-free birth and I learned a lot about the natural abilities of our bodies.  Knowledge is power and only you can be the best advocate for yourself.

    You know I started reading this book and so far I hate it! I heard such good things about it so maybe I should keep reading?
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  • mangomimosamangomimosa member
    janda426 said:

    katydid2014 said:

    If other alternative options like this interest you then I highly recommend reading "Ina May's Guide to Childbirth".  It has great info about how to have a med-free birth and I learned a lot about the natural abilities of our bodies.  Knowledge is power and only you can be the best advocate for yourself.

    You know I started reading this book and so far I hate it! I heard such good things about it so maybe I should keep reading?
    I just started it too. Spiritual Midwifery (another book of hers) was too hippy-dippy for me & I'm reading this one reluctantly. Idk what I think so far - only a few birth stories in.
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  • ngolimentongolimento member
    Yes, it's actually getting more common practice, even in hospitals.  When I asked my doctor about it, she kind of looked shocked at the idea of NOT doing it.  It is standard practice for her.
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  • goofygoffgoofygoff member
    Peledreamsofrain said:
    Yes, it's actually getting more common practice, even in hospitals.  When I asked my doctor about it, she kind of looked shocked at the idea of NOT doing it.  It is standard practice for her.

    We found out on our L&D tour that it is standard at our hospital.  As well as waiting as long as possible to bathe the baby (within reason, of course).

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  • kncole28kncole28 member
    @Katydid2014‌ I will look that up, ty for the advice!
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  • janda426janda426 member
    @goofygoff‌ why do they wait to bathe the baby? I never heard about this
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    mangomimosa said:

    janda426 said:

    katydid2014 said:

    If other alternative options like this interest you then I highly recommend reading "Ina May's Guide to Childbirth".  It has great info about how to have a med-free birth and I learned a lot about the natural abilities of our bodies.  Knowledge is power and only you can be the best advocate for yourself.

    You know I started reading this book and so far I hate it! I heard such good things about it so maybe I should keep reading?
    I just started it too. Spiritual Midwifery (another book of hers) was too hippy-dippy for me & I'm reading this one reluctantly. Idk what I think so far - only a few birth stories in.
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    Hippy dippy is a good term to describe it. I skipped the birth stories too but the whole thing just feels like "look how awesome I am for being so natural and stuff" I haven't read anything yet on how to apply any of this info to ME.. But I'll look into the episiotomy part
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  • goofygoffgoofygoff member
    edited December 2014
    janda426 said:
    @goofygoff‌ why do they wait to bathe the baby? I never heard about this
    There were a few different reasons.  They prefer not to wash away any remaining vernix since it has advantages outside of the womb, babies have a hard time regulating their temps after a bath, and they like to give both parents the opportunity to give baby their first bath.


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  • nannabee21nannabee21 member
    At my hospital it's standard to delay cord clamping at least 30 seconds (barring no complications of course) and to delay the bath at least two hours. It's to promote bonding time between parents and baby. They also do immediate skin-to-skin with mom after delivery.
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  • kncole28kncole28 member
    Im glad im not the only one who has heard of it, i thought i might be nuts. Or possibly that i was reading old info.
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  • shlittertootsshlittertoots member
    We did delayed cord clamping with #1 and will do it with #2 as well. They waited until it stopped pulsing before clamping, not sure how long it was in seconds/minutes.
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  • JCWhiteyJCWhitey member
    We delayed with DS for about 2-3 minutes. I meant to go longer but had a short cord and he cpuld only reach my upper pelvis and I wanted to see him. It was standard at my hospital. We also didn't bathe him for many hours (I want to say 6 or 7?). Heck, they didn't even weigh or measure him for almost two hours.... Or diaper him. I got lucky I didn't get pooped on!! Basically my hospitals policy was to do nothing to interfere with bonding and breastfeeding. They waited for me to give the OK to take him which didn't even cross my mind until after feeding and snuggling/napping a bit. It was very nice.

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