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Delay cord clamping for baby health, say experts
Tareq Salahuddin
Waiting a few minutes after delivery to cut the umbilical cord is best for a newborn's health, a research result published in British Medical Journal (BMJ) suggests. Delaying cord clamping reduces the risk that the baby will have iron deficiency anaemia without substantial side effects, experts opined.
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