Delayed Cord Clamping (DCC) Vs intact Umbilical Cord Milking (UCM) and its effects on maternal blood loss – a Randomized Controlled Trial

Abstract

Background and Objectives – Umbilical cord clamping and cutting is one of the unique procedures of birth processes. Placental transfusion after birth helps in additional transfer of blood to the neonate which can prevent iron deficiency anaemia in first year of life. The ideal timing of cord clamping is controversial and debated over decades. Delayed cord clamping has got many advantages with enhanced placental transfusion on neonates but there is limited evidence on maternal postpartum blood loss especially in deliveries with episiotomy, cervical lacerations and delayed hysterotomy closure. The present study is done to estimate the maternal blood loss after umbilical cord milking vs delayed cord clamping.