Attitudes and beliefs regarding umbilical cord clamping among midwives, obstetricians, and neonatologists in Sweden: A national cross-sectional survey.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

The study aimed to explore attitudes and beliefs among midwives, obstetricians, and neonatologists regarding umbilical cord clamping practices, including scenarios involving neonatal compromise. The study was conducted in the context of exploring the potential for implementing intact cord resuscitation.

Study design

A national cross-sectional survey was administered electronically, using an adaptation of the previously used questionnaire developed by Jelin et al. The survey was conducted among midwives, nursing staff, obstetricians, and pediatricians/neonatologists from September 2022 to August 2023. Results were analyzed and reported using descriptive and inferential statistics.

Result

Of 838 respondents analyzed, 94% reported cord clamping timing being "ve

SUBMITTER: Wilander M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12507212 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature