Journal article
Late vs Early Clamping of the Umbilical Cord in Full-term Neonates: Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Controlled Trials
Abstract
CONTEXT: With few exceptions, the umbilical cord of every newborn is clamped and cut at birth, yet the optimal timing for this intervention remains controversial.
OBJECTIVE: To compare the potential benefits and harms of late vs early cord clamping in term infants.
Authors
Hutton EK; Hassan ES
Journal
JAMA, Vol. 297, No. 11, pp. 1241–1252
Publisher
American Medical Association (AMA)
Publication Date
March 21, 2007
DOI
10.1001/jama.297.11.1241
ISSN
0098-7484