PPH Briefer: Delayed Cord Clamping (DCC)

It discusses the World Health Organization's (WHO) recommendation to delay cord clamping for 1-3 minutes after birth to allow for the transfer of iron-rich blood from the placenta to the baby. The brief highlights the benefits of DCC, including increased iron stores, reduced risk of anaemia, and lower rates of intraventricular haemorrhage, necrotizing enterocolitis, and infant sepsis. It also addresses common concerns and misconceptions about DCC, such as the risk of jaundice, polycythemia, and HIV transmission. The document provides clinical guidance on how to integrate DCC into essential newborn care and active management of the third stage of labour, and includes frequently asked questions and answers on the topic.