Delayed Cord Clamping | Sarah Lavonne

I took a recent poll on Instagram asking what topic you guys wanted next... and here it is!! It is an absolute miracle I kept it under 10 min 😆Learn everything you need to know about delayed cord clamping at your birth! Why delay the cord from clamping? What is the recommendation? How long should you wait to delay it? Why wouldn't you be able to do delayed cord clamping? All that and more!
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Disclaimer: all information shared is for educational purposes only and framed through the lens of birth in North America. Please consult with your doctor before attempting any of the suggested things. Anything mentioned in any of my videos is never to replace the advice of your doctor or midwife. Make sure to check with them before you try anything suggested in my videos and if you have any further questions. I do not give out medical advice.

[@watchgoose]

In horses we wait until the cord stops pumping before the mare or we separate the cord. That way the blood all goes to the baby.

[@prettylittleinvestor]

Thank you so much for communicating all of these benefits in plain English, not in medical terms that I can’t understand ❤️

[@Chinchayeppaw]

I'm due in April and binge watching

[@sarahshadley4596]

urvashi patel due in 9days & trying to get as much information as I can 😂

[@bvbArmyforever2013]

Girl same.

[@nellybelly3751]

Due April as well

[@AnnaPeirce]

me too!

[@cbizkit84s61]

Wow! My wife is due in April as well! April 1st to be exact. I hope the little bug arrives on time! 🥰

[@WitchyMama95]

My hospitals standard is delayed cord clamping, and I believe they wait 3 minutes. Which is awesome because that's something I wanted to do 😊

[@Artisticwhit]

Placenta willtransfer 6 months if iron stores & nutrients up to 5 days.

[@Gingy_87]

Something that has never made sense to me is why even if the baby needs “ resuscitation” ... when it first comes out, why would they disconnect the baby from a line where they’re getting oxygen?

[@sarahlavonne]

GREAT question with a long answer... I'll try for Jan coffee and questions!

[@melissaboyce3629]

From my experience the cord should be used as part of the resuscitation in stead of cutting, it, when s baby is born flat. The cord is similar to an electrical wire, connected to a power supply which is the placenta, the wire/umblical cord is compressed, during birth preventing proper voltage /oxygen from reaching the baby, hence the cord should be used to jump-start the flat baby, with blood and oxygen,, stem cells, neurons, neurotransmitters,fluid replacement. So baby can turn from pale to pink, baby can cry, instead of cutting the cord/ cable wire.

[@melissaboyce3629]

Correction the cord consist of blood ,oxygen, neurons, neurotransmitters, which will help resusitate baby.

[@ushaa8090]

@@sarahlavonne hello, I have question. Whether the placenta or umbilical cord gets infection by the microbes in the air or by the place where we keep in the process of delay cord cramping

[@melissamourgan2420]

@@ushaa8090 no risk of infection because mother is given antibiotics in the case of a c section because of the abdominal incision. In vaginal birth the placenta organ will detach from the wall of the uterus and exit the body through the birth canal same way baby exits in vaginal birth. So there’s no lingering umbilical cord in mother. Baby’s cord will dry up and fall off usually takes about two weeks.

[@kae4xoxoxo]

Or the cord will turn white when it’s finished pumping blood which is when it’s completely finished.

[@jaclyn4098]

How long does that take?

[@louisacapell]

@@jaclyn4098 10-15 min. There's no hurry to cut it.

[@topanga26]

Louisa Capell 15 minutes?! By then, the placenta is delivered and isn’t pulsating at all. One to three minutes (and three is pushing it) is all that is necessary.

[@louisacapell]

@@topanga26 right, wait until it's delivered, and no longer pulsing, and white. This can take 15 min. Are you really suggesting the placenta,will be delivered one to three minutes after baby? In all cases? It can take 30 min for placenta to come away on the long side.

[@topanga26]

Louisa Capell I have seen a placenta take more than 10 minutes to come out ONCE. Most are out around the 6 minute mark and by the time it’s delivered it’s been partially detached from the uterus already and not pulsating. If it’s not pulsating, the blood is pooling in the cord. Once it’s stops pulsating, there is no reason to not clamp.

[@Maarrii94]

This is the most sensible explanation of this I’ve seen on KZbin. None of that “keep the placenta attached until is literally withers away” none sense.

[@_gloriousday_]

That’s not the same as delayed cord clamping. That’s a lotus birth.

[@tangelahawkins7403]

I had delayed cord clamping when I had my son last year. Thank you for all your advice!

[@Emmy.D97]

Wow your videos are super freakin helpful! Thank you!!

[@jessicahaji6449]

We had both babies attached to the cord for a while! - our first baby is really healthy! Hoping our second one is as well. :)

[@jenwylie4093]

9 days until my due date so I'm binge watching. Thanks for all of the useful info!

[@06Amruta]

Cord blood also has stem cells. So probably unless you decide to bank the cord stem cells for potential future use, it’s good to know about delayed clamping as an option!! Great information Sarah!! Thanks so much!

[@periotprincess2000]

I’m so happy there’s a video on this. My partner asked me why I wanted to do this and I just showed him this!

[@isabelperez9563]

This is exactly what i was planning on doing for my baby I am 38 weeks about to be 39 in 3 days so expecting my beautiful bundle of joy any day now❤️ thank u for fully explaining to us what is fully going on🙏🏼 means a lot I want to give my baby girl as much benefits from me as a I can😍

[@catherinewashere1]

Harley Quinn Any baby yet!? Congrats!

[@Adetutuoyetola]

Harley Quinn Congratulations ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@marci_720]

I’m 38 weeks now!! Any baby yet?

[@Someday_Maybe-pn3th]

Congrats on the baby!!

[@anj3495]

Omggg I had no idea, I watch your videos non stop. I’m Due in December and you make me feel so prepared and educated !! ♥️♥️♥️

[@sherickad7445]

Angiee Cifuentes likewise 💜💜

[@4theLuvOfLipstick]

I LOVE YOUR VIDEOS! I am 30 weeks pregnant, first time mom and I'm completely clueless on everything. Thank you for making videos explaining important topics!

[@sarahlavonne]

You are so welcome 💜

[@BridgetTeyler]

I'm so glad that you are talking about this!! I didn't know that delayed cord clamping was a thing until I got pregnant and started writing my birth plan and learning about how important it can be for my baby. A really good podcast to listen to for even more information is from Fear Free Childbirth Podcast: Cord Clamping- Why we need to wait for white, with Amanda Burleigh

[@misspowers3554]

Bridget Teyler birth plans are useless and hilarious

[@BridgetTeyler]

Miss Powers really?? Mine was super beneficial... I know birth doesn’t go according to plan the way women always want it to but I found for myself a birth plan helped me know what I desired and why. It was a goal I was shooting for but ultimately I wanted a healthy baby so whatever means it took to get that baby into my arms was the best way. Why do you think it’s useless and hilarious?

[@topanga26]

Bridget Teyler basically you are asking for things to go the complete opposite way you *plan* for it to go. The universe has a way of letting you know you are not in control of childbirth. I swear, the more detailed the birth plan, the more likely problems arise. Not because of hospital staff but because it just always seems to play out like that. The more “live and let live” you are about your labor and delivery and breastfeeding , the more likely you will be successful. The more control and pressure, the more likely issues will arise!

[@ruukibane301]

@@topanga26 why not stop being an entitled "oh, I help deliver babies", negative person. Are you a trained and certified OB/GYN, midwife or doula?! I've seen your judgemental comments on other comments. There are LITERALLY WOMEN giving birth everyday and doing this until the cord stops pulsating and their babies are doing just fine and well. Just because some women take 5 min doesn't mean they all do. Some take longer and OBs and Nursing staff have for too long bullied MOTHERS using fear tactics into what the hospital wants not the mothers need which are VERY IMPORTANT just as well as the child's. No mother wants anything bad to happen to their child, the more detail the better the HOSPITAL and STAFF have an understanding that THEY WORK FOR THE PATIENT WHO PAYS THEM NOT THE OTHER WAY AROUND. You don't pay someone for a service and then they take the reigns on the whole thing and you just sit there and get what you get, when it isn't what you asked or paid for. Doctors are the employees and patients who pay cash or insurance are the employers. You work for the person not the other way around and you all are so entitled. Yes, we get it life doesn't go according to plan, but when a BIRTHING PLANS says "NO, I DO NOT CONSENT TO (X, Y, or Z)", THAT MEANS NO CONSENT to whatever YOU FEEL IS BEST when sometimes the staff doesn't have the mother or child's best interest and can and HAVE caused injury to one or both and yet, where are the repercussions? Oh, that's right its the hospital staff vs a parent. Who do you think wins that battle. Why so you think, magically, hospitals across the nation are trying to ban filming the birth? Because they keep getting sued for violating the mothers right consent laws which is malpractice which also resulted in some injuries to babies and some treatments the mothers didn't want nor ask for and explicitly told staff not to do multiple times during the event. Don't push your bullshit that doctors know best on mothers because when its a mother and baby vs an OB and their staff as well as the hospital because of something the doctor caused and injured one or both of them the entire hospital WILL NOT ADMIT FAULT to their decisions. They are about money at the end of the day, period. Not about the children or the parents. That doesn't mean all doctors are bad people, it means they have an obligation to the hospital at the end of their day for monetary gain and to not lose their job or get the hospital sued, despite the oath they took to put the patient first.

[@topanga26]

Ruuki Bane whatever you say 🙄

[@thecosmicbug]

"I'm like semi okay" **spits out shake**

[@ritah_ndlovu]

So informative and not biased.

[@cierracamden7646]

I’m currently in early labor and just ingesting all of the knowledge you’ve given us through your content, thank you and God bless ❤️

[@jennywrenslife]

Thank you for this info, I've now opted for delayed cord clamping.

[@maggiem9368]

Thanks, so helpful, am definitely gonna be delaying to 5 minutes or more,

[@carryjintlo3022]

thank you so much! people have told me about this but i wasn’t sure if it was safe/okay. i’m a young mom so i always get nervous to ask questions lol so informational tho.

[@genevorster6979]

Thank you for your great education. Wish I could do my further education with you as my lecturer!!

[@nourhafez2531]

That's great! I loved how you just provided us with a huge information in an easy understandable way!

[@AB-ix7ed]

Just fought my mom in this subject and she said if this was real, if there were benefits from not cutting the umbilical cord, every mom would know by now. Dead ass wanted to slap her.

[@audrieking7109]

My hospital has a class for grandparents of the baby to teach them all the new stuff like safety standards and stuff, probably to help these kind of situations 😅 I think it's so funny how defensive they can get. It's new knowledge that they just didn't know back then! Nothing for them to get upset about!

[@mohammednajjar2867]

Who the hell talks like that about their mum. Its your MUM!! Show some respect! Doesn't matter if u don't agree with what she says!!!

[@brisrandomvids]

Didnt even know this was a thing. Thank you!

[@vanessadaniels2138]

I'm glad I found this video. Not due till April but this is definitely apart of my birth plan

[@macybrush2272]

Your videos are awesome!!! Literally a video for all the questions running through my brain! And you make it so clear & simple, you go girl

[@sarahlavonne]

Macy Brush thank you!!!!! 💖💖💖

[@mroxannevh]

Ladies please stress this to your birth advocate because once that baby comes out that's all you'll be focused on. After my first birth my husband stopped the doctor and told him, "we want to delay clamping." The doctor told him no, and then placenta needed to come out immediately, and he ripped it out of me. I have only ever heard of this happening to one other mother and she hemmoraged from it. I dont know why he did this other than he was in a rush. He said the placenta was too close to my cervix. Because of this my son didnt get delayed claimping and had jaundice for about 4 days. My 2nd son had delayed clamping and I delivered the placenta normally and all was well.

[@chloeprint-lambert4750]

green plumbob immediate cord clamping is not a cause for Jaundice. Delayed cord clamping means you have more red blood cells in their body, so they have more red blood cells to break down and causes a higher potential for Jaundice. Most say the increased risk of jaundice is outweighed by the benefits of cord clamping, but not having it is not the reason your baby got jaundice.

[@thesaintmustwalkalone708]

Pulling on the placenta is extremely dangerous.... Especially if you are rh- with a positive child. The placenta should never be pulled and always delivered naturally.

[@flyyymamatravels5585]

Same here!

[@huntjumper95]

Your videos are amazing. Im a first time mom and my due date is January 30th. And your videos have taught me so much. Thank you for making these videos.

[@flippychang3]

I wished I saw this before I gave birth!! But this is very helpful!

[@andreaobeshaw6727]

So glad I'm watching these. Being induced tomorrow and I'm asking about this 😁

[@okaymea]

Is that your baby? Oh she's so adorable😊

[@andreaobeshaw6727]

@@okaymea yes I had her that night! That's an older picture though, she's already gonna be 2 in a few months 😭

[@ashleyarneson8328]

This was so informative! Had no idea!!!!

[@samqas85]

I’m due in June n definitely doing it

[@megalovin2498]

So informative. I’ve been so curious about this since my son was born and didn’t really ask about this. 20 weeks now and going to talk to my ob.

[@moristhetiger]

Thanks a lot, very useful video. The demonstration of placenta was very vivid - I could see it being squeezed.

[@Gypsymumma90]

I recently heard about this so glad I didn't have children yet .I really want to do this for a healthier benefits for a child .

[@allheartandsong]

I totally agree and actually brought this up to my dr today at my appt and she said their protocol is to just wait 1 min then cut it. I told her I wanted to have it cut after a few minutes until the cord stops pulsing and she just repeated that they wait 1 minute....I’m beyond frustrated with drs and wish I could have a home birth but don’t trust the safety of having my baby at home. I have a friend who had serious complications for her home birth and now her baby has cerebral palsy. The midwife should have sent her to the er way sooner cause the baby was coming out butt first. The dr said the blood will start pulsing back into the he placenta and cause anemia if not cut after one minute...I’m torn at what to do

[@mrsmutawa6210]

Mary Weikel my opinion is go with what the dr says. It won’t make that big if a difference anyway. Hopefully you’ll have a safe delivery and healthy baby.

[@dirtydanii4635]

Should have gone to a midwife

[@leeshmurda3469]

Stand your ground!!

[@thesaintmustwalkalone708]

Sounds like you have an uneducated doctor as people do much later delayed cord clamping everyday without issue. I'd get a new doctor at all costs. Find a doctor who believes they work for you, not you for them. After 3 hospital births, my last homebirth was by far the safest delivery. Get a good midwife. Do your research. This is your child. Don't give in to bullies.

[@helenemerwine7613]

I just feel like i was lied to about my previous pregnancys, cant wait to do my lotus birth in December

[@billyheinzer7670]

Wow I never knew this! I’ll be telling my Dr I want the cord to stay for a while.

[@amberbellinger5767]

This was a great video! I’m doing delayed CC early May when I am due as my hospital highly recommends it. It makes so much sense. Your videos are awesome and always so educational (:

[@E.v.a.19]

I discussed this with my doctor yesterday and he said "no" and he will milk the cord instead but I dont feel comfortable with his technique... I think I have to change my doctor...

[@archeressbirthkeeping78]

Milking the cord can be dangerous. It forces blood into baby too quickly and causes the heart to work harder to process the fast flow of blood

[@yourmother9834]

If the hospital wont do delayed cord clamping im delivering at home. Im asking the midwife tomorrow

[@karliejacqueline5785]

Is there a video on how long it takes to deliver the placenta and how long it can stay inside until infection sets in. Also how do the doctors and nurses know when they got all the placenta out ? Thanks

[@erinbashford6892]

They call it a retained placenta when it doesn't detach within 30 min after baby is born. To check that theres not pieces left they examine the placenta after it comes out to see that it's intact. They can usually tell if it's whole or not.

[@magical.melody674]

I might ask my dr about this. Never done it before but I can kinda see the benefits

[@amybruton3382]

What do you think about cord blood storage? Pros v Cons?

[@sarahlavonne]

Amy Allred it's coming!!!

[@roseb135]

An informative video! What we’re currently using in school is 2-3 minutes before clamping. I think it would also have been important to emphasize that the baby does not need all the blood in the placenta because there have been studies that show that milking blood or pushing blood forcibly toward the baby causes too much of an increase in the baby’s hematocrit level which comes with its own risks. But a very informative video

[@Black_Samurai-fish]

I’m actually shocked to see someone with your background say these things. Pleasantly surprised.

[@nym2201]

I LOVE your videos! They're so informative and not just something you've heard, but actually your specialty and you know what you're taking about.

[@alyssanelson2251]

Thank you for sharing your information about delayed blood cord clamping. I am not due until may 2019, but it's my first time being pregnant so I've been trying to gain and harbor as much information in terms of pregnancy, labor and delivery, post partum, etc as I can so I can be as prepared as one can really be in terms of having a baby. I had debated this and wanted to do it with my delivery. But I did hear from someone that they were told by a doctor that it's kind of pointless to wait if the baby is upright on your chest because of gravity keeping the blood from actually traveling up to the baby(?) I think he was pretty much saying that unless you hold the baby down where gravity is working for you, he believes delayed cord clamping to be kind of pointless(?) I just wanted to know your thoughts on that?

[@amandalefaye1889]

I'm due in May 2019 as well! The 14th

[@almaurbina8464]

Good luck im due May 4th!

[@mroxannevh]

I'm due may 14 with my third 😁 how funny

[@aikamsandhu3238]

Aikam

[@linmitchell8249]

If the pulse gets to the weak stage I guess it would be pointless. Having no medical background and gathering info like yourself, I'd agree that once there's no need to rush baby off to stabilize breathing etc, I'd want to delay as long as possible

[@caligirl26nyc]

thanks so much for a great video! your explanation was super clear as I've been trying to decide if i want to donate to cord blood bank but won't now that i know the benefits of delayed cord clamping! TY

[@joohabar]

My doctor mentioned that if the baby is past the 39 weeks it is sufficiently developed and after the fact that my hospital is totally into doing the delayed cord clamping... she said that it doesn’t make a huge difference for the baby’s health

[@jaleebordeaux443]

Where do “they” say they found this? I am trying to fight my doctor on this but he has told me it is a BS.

[@DesiraeElaine]

Jalee Addison your doctors works for you. Not the other way around. You tell your doctor what you want for your body and your baby period.

[@saragomez2347]

www.acog.org search for it. Maybe you need a new doctor.

[@samanthalugo7471]

I’ve always felt more comfortable with female doctors for birthing my kids. Honestly a male having that opinion about a woman’s body just disgusts me.

[@barkharawatnegi7444]

Sarah I just love you videos.. you are doing a great job educating people... Thumbs-up 👍👍👍

[@LauraBrekke]

This was super helpful! What about with twins - is it possible to have delayed cord clamping?

[@peytoncarey8663]

That will depend on quality of breathing when they come out. Usually premature babies need to go ahead to warming bed and nicu

[@katz29ana]

Your video is very helpful! Thank you!!!!!

[@devonwilliams8583]

Some of us didn't get the opportunity or chance to DCC. I had an okay delivery. She crossed her legs when her head was though the birth canal so she needed a little extra help coming out. She wasn't breathing when she came out and needed care quickly! She was absolutely fine 7 lbs 14oz no issues what so ever other than not wanting to come out lol.

[@LeandriJ]

Due May 21. And we want to do this😁😊. This really helped

[@DFthepolarbear]

The placenta is so full of life.

[@victoriamorrison4736]

lol thought it said camping as in tents and stuff. learned something new lol

[@rachellepaullette8613]

I think I may do this. I hear to leave it until the cord is clear. I’m due April 24

[@SheriquesLife]

Rachelle Paullette I’m due the 23rd 😊

[@chloewilson6987]

I'm due the 27th

[@christodd9973]

I’m due the 26 th of April 😅😊

[@kaleyaxtell6802]

@RachellePaullette that's also my due date 💜🍼 congratulations on your little bundle of joy, I hope you have a safe and easy delivery

[@therealr.l.a5964]

Due April 28 th

[@madelinekammerer403]

So thankful you made this video!! Thank you!

[@oliviathomasbartholow5388]

Super helpful! Love the props :)

[@ashbyfam5990]

This was so very helpful new subscriber here

[@SoCalledMom]

Great vid! I wish this existed when we had our last baby. We did a Lotus birth with him & it turned out to be such a beautiful experience.

[@SoCalledMom]

Here's a link to our vid if you're interested in what our experience with our lotus birth was like: kzbin.info/www/bejne/anWQg3ekhamcabs

[@jewelslarson1802]

Omg girl you crack me up 🤣🤣🤣 educational and hilarious

[@humanbeing3946]

Even for babies who need resuscitation, it's recommended to bring the equipment to the baby, rather than cut the cord to bring the baby to the equipment.

[@sarahlavonne]

just a human being agreed completely. Just not happening in reality... 🤦🏼‍♀️

[@melissaboyce3629]

I agree with you it works

[@ivonaskoko328]

Love the bloopers part! 🤣🤣

[@thesunflowersshegrew8936]

I’ve heard of this a while ago... & it definitely caught my interest! I’ll be so upset if my dr says we can’t delay cord clamping🙄 I’m due Feb. 11th & I’m going to have my next baby at home because some hospitals have too many stipulations even when it’s your birth experience, it’s frustrating!

[@kitaaallen9297]

With my first it was immediately cut. With my second the hospital offered delayed cord clamping. My first baby needed to be resuscitated so we went over what would happen with my second, they allowed for bub to be resuscitated on my lap and he was and everything turned out great. I would say it would be confronting having baby resuscitated right there ontop of you, but after my first I was a little more calm and collected about it and I preferred him be there with me rather then being taken from me and I’m left worried about if he is okay or not

[@valariethiem1019]

CAN YOU TALK ABOUT VBAC IM 20 weeks and I’m going to have a vbac

[@sozibrain]

We are thinking of donating the cord blood. But for that, you have to clamp the cord immediately. What do you think about that? Maybe I missed something in the video but I did't catch you mentioning the option.

[@Gwenniepooh]

I heard the umbilical cord falls off by itself after 7 days this one lady delayed it for a week is that true ? Believe it’s called lotus birth

[@TK-hg7dl]

You didn't mention any risk factors - what about the risk of clots ? Great video !

[@DesiraeElaine]

Blueblondiiee because there aren’t any risk factors. Well, there’s an extremely slight chance of baby getting jaundice but that’s.

[@estherbeirne]

The volume of fluid dosn't change, its a cycle as the blood goes in it also comes out. The difference will be in the hormones which are being defused in to the babies bodies.

[@iraadrianegonzalez665]

How do I advocate for myself and ask for this without a doula or midwife? I'm due in Nov with my first baby and I'm super nervous about asking for things like this and getting flipped over so I can give birth on my side because I plan on getting the epidural LOL.

[@broderickcoleman1012]

could you maybe discuss lotus birth? ps- i love your videos

[@ekeneonwukaike2880]

Hi dear, how does this apply to c section babies?

[@veer49]

I don't think it's possible with a c-section.

[@mandyfister74]

Look up gentle cesarian. Mama natural has info on this. If you have a scheduled c section it's more likely to get a gentle cesarian where you could possibly request delayed cord clamping. But if it's an emergency c section it's way less likely.

[@eryngresham710]

Can you do a video on banking cord blood?

[@skittles2127]

My sister might give birth on my birthday so I'm watching just in case she gives birth during my party🤣🤣🤣

[@vannahclark9526]

This is awesome! Thanks for the video!

[@Dohdohchz1]

Thank you so much. You helped me out a lot.

[@mrspokitstheriot477]

I know this is an old video but I hope you see this: you talk about delayed cord clamping being good for pre term and term babies but what about post term? With my first I was induced at 41+4 and didnt deliver until 42+2

[@sarahlavonne]

I see (almost) all comments!! Still beneficial!! 💖💖💖

[@thesaintmustwalkalone708]

The stem cells your child will receive will be greatly beneficial.

[@vintagelingstitches785]

So glad you did this video, thank you xxx

[@varshasharma4209]

Hallo dear, i have a question I am a mom of 5 year old girl and now wants to get pregnant again but my weight is 92kg ,should i get pregnant if yes what kind of precaution i should take?

[@AngelWings144K]

If the cord is still pumping and attached, then it gives the baby extra time to start breathing while still getting oxygenated blood. So... Can you refute that? Babies can be born and stay underwater as long as the cord is attached, so....? I don't think the baby not breathing immediately is grounds to cut the cord. Doesn't make sense to me.

[@melissahall7009]

Thank you for the great videos. 🤍

[@lila-Bey]

Can you make a video on taking the placenta home from hospital?

[@OnsceneDC]

Question- what do they do with the placentas? I asked to see mine and it was really interesting. They said at the hospital they were sending it to pathology. I assumed it was because they had to look at it for some reason, but they probably just have to dispose of them- maybe incinerate? Just curious.

[@Laura-ru9cc]

Thank you for the info

[@dandanjordan]

Ok but once it stops pulsing what would be the point of keeping it attached? The blood can't get into the baby if it's not pulsing

[@MarleyLondonNails]

What are your thoughts on milking the cord for 30 seconds if you’re having a c-section?

[@JulietteandCompany]

I’m due in February and I’m going to be doing a lotus birth (never cutting the cord).

[@amadahycatori6198]

Congratulations ❤️ Lotus? What is it? Are you in the US which State? I'm due in February too

[@BhappyD]

AmadahyCatori A lotus birth is where once the baby is born, you do not cut the cord, even after the cord stops pulsating and the placenta is birthed. The cord is never clamped or cut, and the baby remains attached to the placenta until the cord naturally falls off on its own. This can take a few days or around a week. The placenta is usually put inside of a bag or container with some herbs and salt to prevent infection as well as odor, and the placenta will need to be carried around with the baby wherever the baby is moved or carried until it detaches itself from the babies belly button. It’s an interesting practice, but definitely not something I think I could do. There are not any proven benefits, and there is a risk of infection if not properly cared for, however many mothers swear by the practice and it’s supposed benefits. Many women also just choose to do it solely for spiritual reasons, as for some it is seen as honoring the natural birth process and giving their baby a gentle and gradual transition into the world without any unnatural intervention or severing of the ties between the mother’s womb and the baby too quickly.

[@JulietteandCompany]

Just saw this. Thanks! Hope your birth went well. Our little guys cord fell off after 7 days. Yes I am in VA.@@amadahycatori6198

[@Gypsymumma90]

Wow this is great information

[@cristinachurch1803]

I heard the placenta can be turn in pill form for the mother... What is some good advice for that???

[@shohanhawramy7755]

Thank you for the advice

[@pailinmurphy7608]

pit safe to assume that in the case of a cesarean that there won’t be a delayed cord clamping because the placenta is (to the best of my knowledge) pulled out of the incision with the baby?

[@thesaintmustwalkalone708]

They can keep the placenta attached to the baby in most all cases (if not emergency for baby). They just don't because it takes a little more effort.

[@LaurieDeniece]

Yay! I’ve been waiting for this video.

[@laurenguthman6671]

@ my pregnancy class they told us what delayed cord clamping is but recommended against it saying it can cause prob w/ the baby & infections etc. & my hospital will only delay cord clamping for like 30 sec. to a min if I remember correctly but they said to weigh the risks & benefits w/ your dr I'm thinking about asking my dr about this bc if their are benefits & it's not like what the nurses in my classes said then its something to look into thank you for this info

[@sarahlavonne]

lauren guthman m.acog.org/About-ACOG/News-Room/News-Releases/2016/Delayed-Umbilical-Cord-Clamping-for-All-Healthy-Infants show them this 😘

[@danacraig2253]

Can you do this if you have to get a RH shot? Meaning mom is A- baby is A+