ADVANCING NUTRITION
Delayed Cord Clamping (DCC) Intervention Briefing (Portuguese)
This document appears to be 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 for the transfer of blood from the placenta to the newborn.
cwarthin · 2014
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Abstract
The report discusses 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 HIV transmission. The report provides guidance on how to integrate DCC into essential newborn care and active management of the third stage of labor, and includes references to supporting evidence and guidelines from the World Health Organization (WHO).
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