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Phototherapy

Phototherapy is a treatment used for newborn jaundice when bilirubin levels require medical management.

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Benefits and safety of delayed cord clamping

Benefits and safety of delayed cord clamping

What delayed cord clamping means Immediate or early cord clamping occurs soon after birth, whereas delayed cord clamping involves waiting before applying the clamp. Guidance commonly supports delaying clamping for at least one minute when the clinical situation permits. Some protocols use a longer interval, such as 30 to 60 seconds in preterm birth or […]