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The cord can be clamped at different times; however, delaying the clamping of the umbilical cord until at least one minute after birth improves outcomes as long as there is the ability to treat the small risk of jaundice if it occurs. [18] Clamping is followed by cutting of the cord, which is painless due to the absence of nerves.
The study found that in total 6% (98/1622) of the babies who received deferred cord clamping died before leaving the hospital, compared to 8.2% (134/1641) whose cords were cut immediately.
Taking antibiotics before skin incision rather than after cord clamping reduces the risk for the mother, without increasing adverse effects for the baby. [ 36 ] [ 89 ] Moderate certainty evidence suggest that chlorhexidine gluconate as a skin preparation is slightly more effective in prevention surgical site infections than povidone-iodine but ...
If detected during delivery, management includes trying to unwrap the cord or if this is not possible clamping and cutting the cord. [2] Delivery can typically take place as normal and outcomes are generally good. [5] [1] Rarely long term brain damage or cerebral palsy may occur. [1] [6] Nuchal cords occur in about a quarter of deliveries. [2]
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Intact umbilicus one hour postpartum, an extended-delayed cord severance. Lotus birth (or umbilical cord nonseverance - UCNS) is the practice of leaving the umbilical cord uncut after childbirth so that the baby is left attached to the placenta until the cord naturally separates at the umbilicus. [1] This usually occurs within 3–10 days after ...
Cable lacing uses a thin cord, which is traditionally made of waxed linen, to bind together a group of cables using a series of running lockstitches. Flat lacing tapes made of modern materials such as nylon , polyester , Teflon , fiberglass , and Nomex are also available with a variety of coatings to improve knot holding.
The midwife assists the baby as needed and when fully emerged, cuts the umbilical cord. If desired, either of the baby's parents may cut the cord. In the past the cord was cut shortly after birth, but there is growing evidence that delayed cord clamping may benefit the infant. [14]