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Information from around the web:
Hospitals wanred to delay cutting umbilical cords after Birth, from The Guardian
Study endoreses later severing of the umbilical cord, from the New York Times
Later cord clamping after birth increases iron level in babies, from Medical Express
Delaying cutting the umbilical cord for more than 3 minutes is better for babies health, from the Daily Mail
Each hospital/birthing center and each doctor may have different approaches, so while your pregnant is the best time to discuss the topic.
Best Wishes For A Beautiful Birth!
