After baby is born, baby’s umbilical cord will be cut to separate it from its mum

There are two ways it can be done.

It can be cut immediately after baby is born. It’s called immediate cord clamping. It’s cut whilst the cord is still pulsating.

The other way is delayed cord clamping. Delayed cord clamping allows the cord to stop pulsating before it is cut.

Delayed cord clamping is preferable as it allows the baby to get enough blood from mum before it is cut.

In emergency cases where the life of the baby or mum is at stake immediate cord clamping may be the best option so they can quickly attend to either mum or baby. Especially when the baby comes severely asphyxiated and needs resuscitation. In a case when mum is bleeding after birth the baby will be separated immediately so mum can be saved.

If all things are well, both mum and baby delayed cord clamping is the best option as it allows the baby to get enough blood which helps the baby in their early months of life.

Ask your midwife or doctor what is practiced in the facility.

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