Re: Contractions & Umbilical Cord ???'s

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Yes, the baby can and does move during and between contractions.

>Does it physically hurt when the umbilical cord is cut after the delivery of
>the baby, but before the placenta is delivered?

Only if I cut my finger... Lynn

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Lynn D. Montgomery, MD
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Rocky Mountain Perinatal Center
Missoula, Montana

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