A Randomized Controlled Trial of Immediate versus Delayed Umbilical Cord Clamping in Multiple-Birth Infants Born Preterm

Conclusion: DCC for 30 –60 s did not improve placental transfusion or increase systemic blood flow in multiple-birth infants born preterm, mostly by CS, when compared with ICC. The finding of a higher PPH rate in the DCC group raises concerns about the maternal safety of this procedure in this patient population.Neonatology 2019;115:156 –163
Source: Neonatology - Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Source Type: research