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Early cord clamping is an avoidable, unphysiologic intervention that prevents the natural process of placental transfusion.
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The blood which transfers to the baby between birth and cord clamping is called placental transfusion.
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We will also review several factors that influence placental transfusion, and discuss perceived risks versus benefits of this procedure.
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Recently there have been a number of studies and presentations on the importance of providing a placental transfusion to the newborn.
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Umbilical cord milking (UCM) is proposed for increasing placental transfusion when immediate care for the preterm baby is needed.
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Active management also probably reduces the mean birthweight of the baby, reflecting the lower blood volume from interference with placental transfusion.
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Placental transfusion may improve circulating volume at birth, which may in turn improve outcome for preterm infants.