Interesting Read: Some statistics about delayed cord clamping

While it is not harmful to mothers, it may be beneficial to babies. However, it also may increase jaundice and need for bilirubin lights and more baby monitoring since babies break down the extra blood cells soon after birth. I am in favor of delayed cord blood banking for moms that request it and wanted to make sure my patients stay informed of both benefits and risks!

Read full article here: http://contemporaryobgyn.modernmedicine.com/contemporary-obgyn/news/delayed-clamping-won-t-harm-mothers-benefits-infants#

Dr. Ayoub