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To clamp, or not to clamp Mallory Thorn Intro to Research April 4th, 2016 Abstract Why would delayed cord clamping even be a topic of discussion or in practice if it was not beneficial to some degree for the neonate or mother? Early cord clamping takes place almost immediately after delivery and delayed cord clamping is preformed anywhere for 30-180 seconds after birth. The validity of the above question has been on the rise for some time. Why some doctors have made it protocol during a delivery or simply do it only if requested is still not yet understood. Some would say there are little benefits to waiting to clamp the umbilical cord after delivery, and some say there are many benefits, and then there are those that say there is no difference whether you clamp early or delayed. Throughout my research I have learned that yet some physicians will not wait to clamp the umbilical cord, there are minimal risk, if any, and although at first I thought delayed clamping was without a doubt more beneficial than immediate clamping, they really are not profound in the grand scheme of the neonates’ health. However, I have learned that in the preterm neonate waiting to clamp the umbilical cord can be more beneficial for various reasons than in a full term neonate. Because of the medical background I have, I believe the benefits for both mother and child are important postpartum, however, those that choose to not participate in delayed clamping are not putting their newborn at any riskShow MoreRelatedEcp Case Study1285 Words   |  6 PagesBy each delivery, obstetricians or midwives decide when to clamp and cut the umbilical cord. 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