Eric and I decided to delay clamping and cutting Jackson's umbilical cord at birth until the cord stopped pulsating. After reading numerous books and online articles, and speaking with my doctor, it was a simple choice. Here are a few articles to read if you are interested in the benefits of delayed cord clamping for future children:
Delayed Cord Clamping
How Delayed Clamping May Protect Babies from Trauma
Cord Blood and Why Delaying Cord Clamping Benefits Your Baby
The Benefits of Delayed Cord Clamping
Childbirth: Benefits Seen in Clamping the Cord Later
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