Delayed cord clamping after birth better for baby’s health

But a recent review of published studies suggests delaying cord clamping results in healthier blood and iron levels in babies, and this benefit outweighs the slightly higher risk of developing jaundice. The reviewers arrived at this conclusion after analyzing data on nearly 4,000 women and their babies.

But a recent review of published studies suggests delaying cord clamping results in healthier blood and iron levels in babies, and this benefit outweighs the slightly higher risk of developing jaundice. The reviewers arrived at this conclusion after analyzing data on nearly 4,000 women and their babies.