I know there are a LOT of positives for the delay of clamping the baby's unbilical coed, the fact that it continues to "breath" for the delivered baby up to 5 mins post birth especially if the baby is slow to breath on her own.

BUT

I am wondering if anyone knows any NEGATIVE affects this has? OR situations when this would NOT be a good thing?? I am not looking for arguements as to why people do or don't do this but I am begining to question the "if its soooooo good, why do clamps go on straight away" (aside from the arguement that its a byproduct ITMS).

I am trying to get a more balanced understanding so I can go into my next labour fully armed with knowledge.

Thanks so much

Nae x x