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Cut the cord later for healthier babies
By Kimberley Smith on 16/11/2011 13:17:32
Waiting a few minutes to clamp your baby’s umbilical cord, could reduce the rest of iron deficiency, finds new research
, or after three minutes. Their iron levels were then tested at 4 months old. Only 1% of those who had extra time before the cord was clamped had an iron deficiency, while 6% of the group whose cord was cut immediately did.“Our results suggest that delayed
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Don't cut the umbilical cord straight away, says doctor
By Marina Nelson on 11/11/2010 13:16:28
Retired obstetrician says midwifes should wait a few minutes before cutting the cord after birth
Clamping the umbilical cord as soon as a baby is born could increase the risk of anaemia and iron deficiency in newborns, says a doctor, reports the Mirror.Research suggests that delaying the clamping of the umbilical for three minutes could lead
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Cut umbilical cord later for healthier babies
By Kimberley Smith on 28/05/2010 13:20:48
Delaying clamping babies’ umbilical cords could enable transfer of more antibodies and cord blood
Cutting the umbilical cord immediately after birth could be robbing babies of vital blood and antibodies still contained in the cord. Researchers at the University of South Florida have found that delaying the clamping of the cord for 30 seconds
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New Baby: Umbilical Cord Care
By Laura Lee Davies on 08/09/2008 00:43:45
Caring for your baby's healing cord stump in the days after birth
to know each other at last. Cutting the umbilical cord is one of the most significant moments. To a birth it's what the 'you may now kiss the bride' moment is during a wedding! But new parents are often fearful of how they need to look after this drying
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Collecting umbilical cord blood can put mum and baby at risk
By Lara Brunt on 22/09/2011 11:22:37
Procedure distracts midwives at an important stage after the birth, health professionals say
with rare blood disorders.Read more...How to care for your newborn's umbilical cordCut umbilical cord later for healthier babiesCord blood collection warning to parents
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Pampers join with UNICEF to fight tetanus
By Sarah Lawson on 17/11/2006 11:59:26
Buying a pack of Pampers nappies this winter can help fund UNICEF's vital vaccination programme to protect pregnant women and babies.
kill within a week of a baby being born. The disease is contracted by newborn babies through contamination of their umbilical stump with tetanus spores following the birth. This may be because an un-sterile instruments has been used to cut the cord
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Know-how: Emergency Caesarian
By Laura Lee Davies on 02/02/2009 01:45:46
Even if you plan to have a natural birth, it's good to know all about c-sections in case of emergency
If the umbilical cord becomes wrapped around the baby's neck and there is a risk of strangulation at birthIf the umbilical cord emerges through the cervix and so risks being constrained as the baby comes out, so cutting off the baby's oxygen supply If the labour
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Caesarian sections: the how and whys
By ThinkBaby on 12/02/2010 11:16:13
When a c-section might be necessary or recommended and what's involved
cord emerges through the cervix and so risks being constrained as the baby comes out, so cutting off the baby's oxygen supplyElective caesarianC-sections are not a minor operation, they cost significantly more than vaginal births, carry a higher risk
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Woman has surprise baby after blaming labour pains on curry
By Lara Brunt on 03/06/2011 09:32:11
A clueless curry lover was stunned when she gave birth hours after suffering stomach cramps
in time to cut the umbilical cord. “I had no signs apart from craving curry for the last eight weeks,” said Jessica. “I’d put on a few pounds which I’d put down to the curries. But I never once thought I was expecting a baby.” The proud papa said he
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Women spend a year planning before trying to conceive
By Joanna Harvey on 01/11/2011 11:10:50
And they want £5000 in the bank before starting a family
they would cut down on alcohol during their pregnancy."Once you start trying for a baby, you should eat a healthy well balanced diet, give up smoking, cut down alcohol intake and maintain a healthy weight," says Dr Dawn Harper. "It is also really important
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