Do we clamp the umbilical cord too soon? Early clamping may interrupt humankind's first 'natural stem cell transplant'
Sunday, June 6, 2010 - 21:31
in Health & Medicine
The timing of umbilical cord clamping at birth remains controversial. The cord has been clamped early to facilitate resuscitation and stabilization of infants. Now, a new review paper suggests clamping should be delayed in normal births to tap the physiological benefits of "nature's first stem cell transplant."