Most research shows that delaying cord may lead to lower levels of anemia several months after the birth.
http://aapgrandrounds.aappublication...xtract/16/3/31
I have never heard that about the gravity forcing the blood down. I mean, if the cord is pulsing, it should be pushing the blood up, right? Just like your pulse pushes blood through your body? It's not like all the blood drains out of your head when you're standing upright.
http://aapgrandrounds.aappublication...xtract/16/3/31
I have never heard that about the gravity forcing the blood down. I mean, if the cord is pulsing, it should be pushing the blood up, right? Just like your pulse pushes blood through your body? It's not like all the blood drains out of your head when you're standing upright.