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Originally Posted by tete

Another option if you decide not to bank the cord blood is to delay cord clamping for at least two minutes after delivery - there have been recent studies that show that delaying cord clamping can be beneficial for babies to have that extra iron content. Despite earlier claims that it can cause jaundice, the incidents of jaundice are not statistically significant. Most cord blood banks do not allow both delayed clamping and blood collection to occur so it usually is one or the other. I had hoped to delay cord clamping with my daughter, but the doctor clamped before I had a chance to remind her of my wishes. I never entertained the idea of cord blood banking, I had not seen much evidence that it was worth the cost.

My girlfriend is studying to become a Naturopath, and she read that its best if the umbilical cord is left attached for up to 30 minutes. This would never happen in the hospital because Doctors want to finish up as quickly as possible. This would only happen with a Midwife.

Also my brother’s wife is a nurse in the maternity ward, and she says that particular doctors will only do C-section deliveries because they don’t have the time for a regular birth. There are a ton of benefits for a birthing centre or having a midwife at home if you’re into that kind of thing.