Question

19) in emergency childbirth, at what point should the umbilical cord be tied and cut? a. when the infant is fully out b. within 10 minutes of birth c. when the infant starts breathing d. when the mother and baby get to the hospital e. when the baby is ready to nurse

Answer 1

Answer: C.

Step-by-step explanation:

In the past, the umbilical cord was clamped and cut as soon as the baby was born. Now studies have shown that waiting for a few minutes is better. This waiting is called delayed cord clamping. The best number of minutes to wait is still being studied.