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Tuesday, May 25, 2010

Umbilical Cords Clamped Too Soon


Umbilical Cords Clamped Too Soon, Researchers Say

By Robin Nixon, LiveScience Staff Writer
posted: 24 May 2010 03:41 pm ET
Waiting until the cord stops pulsing could give the newborn significant health benefits, suggests a review article in the most recent issue of the Journal of Cellular and Molecular Medicine.
"Ob-gyns and parents should think about giving the cord blood to the baby," said lead researcher Paul Sanberg of the University of South Florida. "It only takes a few minutes."

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