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Delayed Cord Clamping vs. Immediate Cord Clamping in Newborns: Effects on Intraventricular Hemorrhage and Neonatal Outcomes
2026
2026
Abstract
Newborns are at risk for complications including intraventricular hemorrhage (IVH), anemia, and hemodynamic instability. IVH remains a leading cause of neonatal morbidity and long-term neurologic impairment affecting 20% to 40% of babies, especially those that are preterm and underweight (Deger et al., 2021). This is possibly because blood vessels in a baby’s brain are very fragile and can break easily (Stanford Medicine Children’s Health, n.d). Historically, immediate cord clamping (ICC) was routine practice. However, some research shows that delayed cord clamping (DCC) allows continued placental transfusion, increasing neonatal blood volume, improving hemoglobin levels, and decreasing the risk of IVH (Ofojebe et al., 2021; Rabe et al., 2019). Nonetheless, investigation is still warranted to determine if there are any risks or harmful consequences associated with DCC. Determining the safest and most effective cord management strategy is critical to improving outcomes in this vulnerable population.
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- Title
- Delayed Cord Clamping vs. Immediate Cord Clamping in Newborns: Effects on Intraventricular Hemorrhage and Neonatal Outcomes
- Resource Type
- Presentation
- Event
- 2026
- Contributors
- Prasanthi Sumudrika Ilankoon Mudiyanselage (Faculty Mentor) - University of West Florida, Usha Kundu, MD College of Health
- Copyright
- Permission granted to the University of West Florida Libraries by the author to digitize and/or display this information for non-profit research and educational purposes. Any reuse of this item in excess of fair use or other copyright exemptions requires the permission of the copyright holder.
- Identifiers
- 99381741196506600
- Academic Unit
- Usha Kundu, MD College of Health; BSN Virtual Student Scholarly Poster Showcase
- Language
- English