Optimal cord clamping or delayed cord clamping is waiting for the umbilical cord to cease pulsing and become white allows ALL of the blood from the placenta to be transferred to the baby – an absolutely essential step in the baby’s transition from the womb to the outside world.

➜ Extra stores of iron and red blood cells help babies oxygenate more effectively and prepare for life without the constant support of the placenta.

➜ Beyond basic benefits are the more nuanced benefits of allowing for uninterrupted time and connection.

➜ By asserting a pause after birth through delayed cord clamping, you set the tone for that Golden Hour of bonding and pure bliss between you and your baby.