Surgeons urged to delay cord cutting in premature babies

A new study has found that waiting to cut the cord of premature babies boosts survival rates.Researchers have found compelling evidence to support the practice of delaying umbilical cord clamping for preterm babies.The study, which analysed data from dozens of randomised controlled trials involving nearly 10,000 premature infants from various countries, suggests that delaying cord-cutting can significantly reduce the risk of death.

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