The Early Roots Podcast

Delayed Cord Clamping: 5 Minutes for Your Baby's Brain

Emily Roper Season 1 Episode 29

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Today's episode is all about delayed cord clamping. That is the practice of waiting to cut a baby's cord for several minutes after birth. This enables the blood that is circulating through their placenta to pump back to their body. This one simple practice goes a long way in setting up their future brain health.

Listen to an this amazing Ted Talk on the topic.

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