In a message dated 4/13/01 11:44:34 AM Central Daylight Time,
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> She had a home birth
> and lactogenesis occurred within 36 hours.  Her midwife delayed cord
> clamping for about 2 hours because she said research has show a decrese
> in jaundice and weight loss when you wait until the cord has completely
> stopped pulsing (anybody heard of this?).

Yes.  You will find this info in many books on homebirthing.  They will, in
the very least, recommend leaving the cord attached until the placenta is
expelled, to continue to provide oxygen while the baby is taking over and
using the lungs.  There are also some who believe in Lotus birth, which will
keep the placenta and cord attached until the cord falls off.

Cheryl Taylor White

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