In a message dated 3/4/2008 11:12:07 A.M. Eastern Standard Time,  
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> The  reason for this statement is to avoid the transfer of different drugs, 
 (administered to the mother during childbirth), to the newborn via the  
Umbilical Cord. The practice of administering drugs to the mother during  
childbirth is common in most developed countries. In developing countries or  home 
childbirth, when no drugs are used, it is suggested that clamping be  delayed, 
even until cessation of peristaltic movements in the cord." 


Thanks, Diane, for this excerpt. I must be missing something because if a  
mom is getting drugs during labor and delivery, aren't they already passing  
through the cord during the entire process? Does this really avoid transfer, or  
just avoid the continuing transfer from that time on?
 
What am I not getting about this?
 
Peace.
Judy  

Judy LeVan  Fram, PT, IBCLC, LLLL
Brooklyn, NY,  USA




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