The umbilical cord is the physical link between a mother and her child. It allows oxygen-rich blood and nutrients to flow between the fetus and placenta. But is there a benefit to waiting a full ...

Childbirth has changed a lot over the years. One of the most meaningful shifts is how doctors now handle the umbilical cord ...

Usually within the first minute of birth, the umbilical cord running between mother and infant is clamped. But this may be too fast, researchers say. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited ...

For nine months, the developing fetus is attached to its mother by the umbilical cord. Then, moments after birth, that cord is severed. Now, research suggests there may be benefits to keeping mom and ...

Waiting 30 seconds to two minutes after birth to cut the umbilical cord of a premature baby appears to lessen chances of bleeding in the newborn's brain and reduce the need for transfusions, according ...

New research suggests a slight delay in cutting the umbilical cord is best for a newborn's health. Part of the reason is that waiting three minutes before clamping the cord seems to boost a baby's ...