Physiological cord clamping: dawn to halt anemia in infancy

All infants immediately following their birth experience a decrease in hemoglobin which result in varying degrees of anemia termed as physiology or early anemia of infancy. Normally after birth hemoglobin values fall from 14.6 to 22.5 g/dl to 10.0 to 12.0 g/dl within 8 to 10 weeks from age, after which the values gradually increase reaching the normal level at the end of 2 years

Does Cord Clamp Affect the Proper Positioning of Breastfeeding.

To determine the appropriateness of breastfeeding position as assessed by 4-point standard objective criteria in the presence of commercial plastic cord clamp. 50 babies each with and without cord clamp were selected randomly in post natal ward. Mean gestational age in both the periods was comparable (39±1.13 and 39±1.34 weeks). On evaluation by the standard 4 points of proper positioning, babies with cord clamp failed to keep their head and body straight (66% vs 94%, P=0.001), keep their baby’s body touching mothers abdomen (16% vs 94% P=0.000), and body well supported (72% vs 96%, P=0.002). However, both groups were appropriately able to turn baby’s body towards mother and nose opposite the nipple (98% vs 88%, P=0.112). On evaluation of mother’s satisfaction score, there was no significant difference except in the mother’s concern about care of cord clamp (P<0.001).

Disposable umbilical cord clamp and amputator / 医疗卫生装备

This article studies the application value of disposable umbilical cord clamp and amputator during gravida childbirth.The umbilicalis is clamped and sheared with disposable umbilical cord clamp and amputator in the area of 3~5mm far from the neonatal abdomen.The operation is simple and consumedly shortens the time and reduces the procedure compared to the traditional method.It is safe and convenient,which is worth spreading.