Delayed Cord clamping

In Bradley classes you will learn that delayed cord clamping is beneficial for the baby. Delaying the cord clamping allows for the baby to get the proper blood volume and additional iron. The link below is a scientific study of the benefits of the delayed cord clamping (in this case only 45 seconds!) for premature infants, delivered by cesarean. Not only was it found safe, but beneficial.

A randomised controlled trial of delayed cord clamping in very low birth weight preterm infants

European Journal of Pediatrics

September 2000, Volume 159, Issue 10, pp 775-777

If you don't want to buy and read the entire study:
Conclusion Delayed cord clamping of 45 s is feasible and safe in preterm infants below 33 weeks of gestation. It is possible to perform the procedure at caesarean section deliveries and it should be performed whenever possible. It reduces the need for packed red cell transfusions during the first 6 weeks of life.