Delayed Cord Clamping: Benefits, 'Wait Until White', and NHS Guidance
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Delayed Cord Clamping: Benefits, 'Wait Until White', and NHS Guidance

Delayed cord clamping (DCC) is an evidence-based birth practice where the umbilical cord is not clamped immediately after delivery. Instead, healthcare professionals wait for at least one minute—or until the cord turns white and stops pulsating—before clamping. Supported by NHS and NICE guidance, DCC is increasingly standard in UK maternity care for its benefits to both term and preterm infants.

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