The following photo was produced by Nurturing Hearts Birth Services. It is a beautifully clear and informative photo essay of an intact umbilical cord, showing the changes that occur over 15 minutes from the moment of birth. AMAZING!
Sadly, most umbilical cords are clamped and cut by medical providers at picture #1 before all the beneficial blood has passed through to your baby.
To read the full article that explains each numbered picture here - Magic Umbilical Cords (by Nurturing Hearts Birth Services)
Sadly, most umbilical cords are clamped and cut by medical providers at picture #1 before all the beneficial blood has passed through to your baby.
To read the full article that explains each numbered picture here - Magic Umbilical Cords (by Nurturing Hearts Birth Services)
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Cord Blood and Why Delaying Cord Clamping Benefits Your Baby
Mother and baby - positioning after birth
Cord Blood and Why Delaying Cord Clamping Benefits Your Baby
Mother and baby - positioning after birth
