12 Effect of Timing of Cord Clamping on Postnatal Hematocrit Values and Clinical Outcome in Term Infants. A Randomized, Controlled Trial

Background: Delayed cord clamping at birth increases iron stores in newborns, which correlates with their iron stores at 6, 9 and 12 months of age. This effect may reduce iron deficiency in infancy. However, there are very few randomized studies about the effects of delaying cord clamping on hematological parameters in the newborn and neonatal outcome Objectives: To determine the effect of umbilical cord clamping timing on venous hematocrit (Hct) and clinical outcomes in term neonates within the first month of life.