New Evidence Available
Updated Recommendation
A new evidence synthesis was published:2014, Guideline: delayed umbilical cord clamping for improved maternal and infant health and nutrition outcomes
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GuidelineWHO recommendations for the prevention and treatment of postpartum haemorrhage
Year of Publication2012
Issuing InstitutionWorld Health Organization
Recommendation
Retired
Early cord clamping (<1 minute after birth) is not recommended unless the neonate is asphyxiated and needs to be moved immediately for resuscitation
Recommended against
Strong
Certainty of evidence
Moderate