Re: A Question on delayed cord clamping

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Habit. >
>Why not let it finished pulsing?

Because it doesn't matter either way in most situations. >
>I am not suggesting something as extreme as Lotus Birth (where the
>entire umbilicus/placenta as a unit are let to dry up and fall off on
>their own), but rahter allowing the baby to receive all of his/her cord
>blood. If it true that it is rich in clotting factor, wouldn't this
>mean that the Vitamin K shot would be unnecessary?
>
>Thanks for your thoughts on this. :-)

Vitamin K still a good idea, in general.

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