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What is delayed cord clamping? Also known as optimal or deferred cord clamping | Midwife Marley

By Marley Henry · 12 October 2020
Birth Choices & Positions

In this video I discuss delayed cord clamping, also known as optimal or deferred cord clamping and why it's beneficial to wait before cutting the cord to soon.

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