Effect of timing of cord clamping (early vs delayed) on hemoglobin level among newborns: an Indian study

Background: Aim of the current study was to evaluate effect delayed cord clamping on hemoglobin level among newborns and look for any adverse effects following clamping. Methods: Total 60 were enrolled in randomly allocated either control (early 15 secs) cases (delayed 3 mins). Samples collected labor room, during birth check hemoglobin, billirubin hematocrit levels two groups. Follow up data postnatal ward, 24 hours after estimate infants assessed presence respiratory distress. Results: Hb significantly higher compared controls at birth. The mean 14.90±1.28 g/dl 16.06±2.37 (p value 0.023). hours. 16.16±1.70 19.28±2.16 <0.001). Conclusions: Hemoglobin increased as well age early group with no significant seen