Effects of timing of cord clamping on neonatal hemoglobin and bilirubin levels in preterm and term infants-A prospective observational cohort study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Delayed cord clamping (DCC) is a proven beneficial intervention, but the suggested timings of DCC vary from 30 to 300 seconds after birth or until cord pulsation stops. This study aimed to find the optimum timing of DCC to maximize the benefits such as an increase in hemoglobin, and hematocrit without increasing the risks of polycythemia and hyperbilirubinemia.

Methods

We conducted a single-center prospective observational cohort study. All singleton neonates with gestational age ≥ 28 weeks born at the center in the 17 months of the study period from November 2020 to March 2022 were enrolled. Participants were divided into four groups based on DCC time: group A: <60 sec, group B: 60-119 sec, group C: 120-180 sec, and group D: >180 sec. The primary outcome was the

SUBMITTER: Malik S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10760750 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature