LA ORGANIZACIÓN MUNDIAL DE LA SALUD
Delayed Cord Clamping (DCC) Briefing (Spanish)
This document is a brief report on the delayed cord clamping (DCC) intervention, which involves delaying the clamping of the umbilical cord for 1-3 minutes after birth to allow the newborn to receive additional blood from the placenta.
cwarthin · 2014
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Abstract
The report highlights the benefits of DCC, including increased iron reserves, reduced anemia, and improved neonatal outcomes. It also addresses common concerns and misconceptions about DCC, such as the risk of jaundice and polycythemia, and provides guidance on how to integrate DCC into essential newborn care and active management of the third stage of labor. The report is intended for healthcare professionals and policymakers working in maternal and newborn health.
Classification
- Document type
- Program & Policy Brief
