I really don't get how its such a big deal! Seth's cord was left to pulsate and it wasn't *that* much longer didn't impact greatly on anyone as I had to deliver the placenta anyway, and Seth was able to lie on my chest still attatched. I read something that the amount of blood to go back into the baby is 150-250 mls :eek: Now if I'm not going to donate that I don't see why it would be better off in the bin... how could it be? If the cord blood is found to be such a miracle cure why would I not want it to go back into my baby! The only times I would want it done is if it were causing problems with birth, around the neck and couldn't be slipped off or was too short to allow bonding whilst it pulsated iykwim? In which case if it were possible I would want it donated.
*hugs*
Cailin
Last edited by Rouge; September 1st, 2006 at 01:50 PM.
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