Advantages and Disadvantages of Late Cutting of the Umbilical Cord for Newborns

In neonatology, the timing of umbilical cord cutting has an important impact on the health of newborns. In recent years, the method of late umbilical cord cutting has gradually attracted attention, but this method is not without controversy. This article will discuss the benefits and drawbacks of late umbilical cord cutting to help you gain a more comprehensive understanding of this topic. Download the Encyclopedia of Newborn Baby Care in ultra-clear epub. First, let’s understand the definition of late umbilical cord interruption. Generally speaking, the time to cut the umbilical cord ranges from a few minutes to ten minutes after the newborn is born. Late cutting of the umbilical cord maintains the connection between the umbilical cord and the mother\’s body for a long time after the birth of the newborn. At present, there is no clear consensus in the medical community on the optimal time for delayed umbilical cord cutting. One of the benefits of late cutting of the umbilical cord is that it can improve the newborn\’s immunity. By maintaining the connection between the umbilical cord and the mother\’s body, the newborn can continue to obtain nutrients and immune substances from the mother\’s body, thus strengthening its own immunity. In addition, late cord cutting may help reduce the risk of retinopathy of prematurity, which may be related to a lack of oxygen during birth. Keeping the umbilical cord connected to the mother\’s body ensures that the newborn receives an adequate supply of oxygen at birth, thereby reducing the risk of retinopathy. However, late cord cutting is not without its drawbacks. First, it may increase bleeding in the mother as she continues to provide nutrients and oxygen to her newborn. Secondly, late cutting of the umbilical cord may increase the risk of infection in the newborn because bacteria may be transmitted from the mother to the newborn through the umbilical cord. Finally, late cutting of the umbilical cord may also affect the newborn\’s spontaneous breathing. If newborns rely too much on the umbilical cord for blood and oxygen, it may make it difficult for them to adapt to the environment after birth, thereby increasing the risk of respiratory diseases. In summary, late cutting of the umbilical cord has the benefits of improving immunity and reducing the risk of retinopathy, but it also has disadvantages such as increased bleeding, risk of infection, and risk of respiratory diseases. Therefore, doctors need to decide whether to use late cutting of the umbilical cord based on the actual condition of the newborn and the mother\’s health. Finally, to quote a classic saying: \”Any kind of science has pros and cons, so you must weigh the pros and cons.\” In the medical field, we need to constantly explore and research new methods and technologies to better Ensure the health and safety of newborns.