Delayed cord clamping question?

[DANNIIM]

Ok so i know the benefits of delayed cord clamping i'm pretty sure i had it with DS2 but can't really remember how long before it was clamped and cut. I'm just wondering what the normal length of time is in delayed cord clamping??

[Catastrophic]

Isn't it when the cord stops pulsating?

[Catherine]

It is really up to you. Even a few minutes makes a difference. Generally waiting until the cord stops pulsating is considered best practise.

Another option is lotus birth.

[Lisa]

We've waited for the cord to stop pulsating which has been around 30-45 mins

[Arimeh]

both times mine took about 5 minutes

[DANNIIM]

Catherine i just googled Lotus Birth as i had heard about it several times on here but didn't know anything about it and each to there own but it doesn't appeal to me.

Guess it depends alot on how long the cord is and if baby can breastfeed straight away.

Lisa thanks

[~Gee_Whizzy~]

both mine took 15mins to stop pulsing

[BellyBelly]

For anyone wondering, here's everything you need to know: Cord Blood - Why Delaying Cord Clamping Benefits Your Baby

To be honest, I think some hospitals lie about when the cord has stopped pulsating to hurry and get it out the way. In births I have been to, it seems VERY quick sometimes. I think it can be helpful to say you want to leave the cord for a while, without the pulsating bit so they aren't sitting there with clamps loaded ready to get it over with. They might be in a hurry, but you aren't, nor are those stem cells, iron and more for your baby.

[~clover~]

Mine was about 5 - 10 minutes & DD was on the boob when it was clamped from memory

[DANNIIM]

Thanks Kelly good article

[Charlotte91]

Good article. I'll make sure that they don't cut my next bubbas cord. I didn't have a choice last time, as DD had to go straight to the Childrens.

[Cassius2]

gosh, i think it was done after the planta came out so after 40 minutes...