Skadi
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An audit a few years ago found many UK hospitals advocate early clamping, as soon as the baby is delivered.
Mounting evidence suggests this may not be best practice and could be causing health problems.
Globally, about a quarter of preschool children have iron deficiency anaemia, the most severe form of iron deficiency. In Europe, the prevalence is 3-7%.
This is a significant health problem because it can harm a child's brain development.
A simple solution, say researchers, is to ensure babies get the best start in life by maximising the blood and iron stores they get from the placenta.
Waiting three minutes before clamping the umbilical cord at birth can boost a newborn's blood volume by a third.
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This is good to know...
Are you able to tell the Dr how long you want to wait? Anybody know?